# Mindly (mind mapping)

> Visual mind mapping tool for organizing thoughts, ideas, and projects. (iPhone/iPad app by dripgrind Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-mind-mapping/id771221376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [dripgrind Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/771221379)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.53/5 from 1,049 App Store ratings · 287 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 49 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 12 more
- Released: 2013-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-mind-mapping/id771221376/reviews.md

## What is Mindly (mind mapping)?

Mindly helps to organize your inner universe. Give a structure to your thoughts, capture ideas, plan a speech, take notes. It is up to you. The universe is yours.

Use it for:
• Thought structuring
• Idea collection
• Brainstorming
• Planning a project
• Preparing a speech
• Preparing for a meeting
• Writing a quick summary

If you are a visual person (like us) you will love the way Mindly works. Mindly eliminates all unnecessary clutter and helps you to focus on your ideas, thoughts and concepts.

FUNCTIONALITY
o Infinite hierarchy of elements
o Attach notes, image or icon to any element
o Color schemes for elements
o Visual clipboard for reorganizing content
o Export as mindmap (PDF/OPML/Text/Image)
o iCloud support
o Passcode / Touch ID

LIMITS
In-App purchase will remove the limit on the number of elements that you can manage. Full version has the widest range of export options and functionality (Search/Passcode/Touch ID).

## Key features

- Infinite hierarchy of elements
- Attach notes, images, or icons
- Customizable color schemes
- Visual clipboard for content reorganization
- Export mind maps (PDF, OPML, Text, Image)
- iCloud support
- Passcode/Touch ID protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindly Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mindly (mind mapping)?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive navigation
- 💡 Unique visual approach to mind mapping
- 🎨 Pleasing color palette and aesthetics
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase price
- 🧠 Helpful for organizing thoughts and ideas

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional data loss or disappearing content
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
- 📱 Lack of cross-device/platform syncing
- 🖌️ Restricted customization options
- 🔗 Inability to link nodes across different branches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when opening the app
- Inability to delete or remove initial sample maps
- Syncing issues leading to data loss across devices
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or rearranging nodes

**Most requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve text editing and formatting capabilities
- Implement ability to link nodes across branches
- Introduce more color and icon customization options
- Add desktop/web app version for seamless cross-platform use
- Implement checklist/task management features within nodes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 287)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-mind-mapping/id771221376/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Se borró todo

*2025-09-02, version 1.39*

Después de más de 4 horas de dedicación a un mapa mental se borró todo

### 5/5 — This would make the app 100x better in my opinion

*2025-07-30, version 1.39*

Should incorporate automatic cloud saving every time you exit the app like google keep does.

### 1/5 — All my stuff is gone

*2025-07-25, version 1.39*

I loved this app, I really did. I used it for many years. Then one day all my data was gone unexpectedly. Hundreds of bubbles and ideas gone in the blink of an eye. There’s not been any support for this app for a long time, so there’s no point trying to reach out. Now I need to find something else to use

### 1/5 — Text is useless... Too small

*2025-07-16, version 1.39*

Text so small making the app completely useless on iphone

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2025-06-13, version 1.39*

I opened Mindly this morning (6/13/25) and everything I created over the last 5 years disappeared. Please please fix this and return my works to me. I will be devastated if I can’t get it back.

### 5/5 — Good but additions?

*2025-06-08, version 1.39*

Love it. I’m using it for a story I’m writing and I would love a timeline format one day! Also titles/ captions for images?

### 5/5 — great price

*2025-05-12, version 1.39*

it is exactly what it says and it’s affordable

### 5/5 — For visual note takers

*2025-04-03, version 1.39*

Great app for those who very visual note takers. Easy to create a flow of ideas.

### 3/5 — Simple & easy to use but lacks in features

*2025-04-02, version 1.39*

Great product for mapping out thoughts, ideas and connections - not 5 star because I’d really like to be able to do more with it like link nodes on different trees and size the circles to highlight key nodes and sub nodes

### 5/5 — tee hee

*2025-03-20*

I LOVE mapping out ideas and information on paper. It’s just something I really really enjoy. Nothing business, just solely for my own improvement, understand, and enjoyment. It helps me wrap my head around things. THIS APP *shriek* this app makes it so EASY. And not just easy but also BEAUTIFUL to look at and well suited for sharing or printing. I used the free version (which was fantastic for a free version of such an app - I did try out other mind mapping apps before this one), and as I was mapping out a few ideas, I reached the limit of what the free version would allow me and I….I just spent the little money to get the full version. I couldn’t help it. It was TOO GOOD! And it’s just a ONE TIME PURCHASE?!? I am so appreciative of that. This apps existence is a wonderful addition to my life. I understand not all can or want to spend money on an app, and that’s totally okay. I’m actually with you there 99.9% of the time. But if mind mapping and connecting ideas on paper is something you enjoy or do for professional settings, this app is very good at doing that well without over complicating things. That’s all, my friend. Don’t buy the full version on account of me, but at least try it, ya know?

## Frequently asked questions about Mindly (mind mapping)

### What does Mindly do?

Mindly is a mind mapping application designed to help users organize their thoughts, capture ideas, and structure information visually. It allows for the creation of hierarchical maps with elements that can include notes, images, and icons.

### What are the key features of Mindly?

Key features include an infinite hierarchy of elements, the ability to attach notes, images, or icons to any element, customizable color schemes, a visual clipboard for reorganizing content, and various export options for mind maps.

### How much does Mindly cost?

The app is free to download and use with a limit on the number of elements. An in-app purchase is available to remove this limit and unlock the full range of export options and functionality, including search and passcode/Touch ID protection.

### What can I use Mindly for?

Mindly is useful for thought structuring, idea collection, brainstorming, project planning, preparing speeches, organizing meeting notes, and writing quick summaries. Its visual nature makes it ideal for those who think visually.

### What devices is Mindly compatible with?

While specific operating systems are not detailed, the mention of iCloud support suggests compatibility with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). The app is designed for mobile use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.41 — 2025-09-16

- Minor updates and bug fixes.
- Informing about upcoming Mindly 2 release.

### 1.39 — 2023-09-29

Added support for iOS 17

### 1.38 — 2020-09-16

- Fixed an issue with font colors.
- Possibility to use compact layout on iPhone. 
- Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.37 — 2020-09-12

- Possibility to use compact layout on iPhone. 
- Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.36 — 2019-09-28

In this version we still use light mode before our Dark Mode support gets ready for prime time.

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## More apps by dripgrind Oy

- [Mindly Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-plus/id954821640)
- [Mindly 2 – Mind Mapping](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-2-mind-mapping/id6742876090)

All apps by dripgrind Oy: https://appshunter.io/developer/771221379

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