MindNode: Mind Map & Outline

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline

Brainstorm, Plan & Organize

305 ratings
246 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated

Features

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline video #1 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #2 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #3 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #4 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #5 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #6 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #7 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #8 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #9 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #10 for iPhone
MindNode: Mind Map & Outline screenshot #11 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
realityDevice
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Visualize and organize your thoughts with an infinite canvas for mind mapping and a linear structure for outlining. Collaborate in real-time with others and access your projects across all your Apple devices. A free editor is available, with an optional subscription for advanced features.

Infinite canvas mind mapping
Linear outlining view
Real-time collaboration
Cross-device synchronization
Notes and visual tags
Import and export options
Show original description

What users say

See all reviews
+1

What's New in MindNode

2026.6

September 14, 2026

Updated for iOS 27 and macOS 27 A refreshed app icon and many improvements across MindNode on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Vision Pro. Search with Spotlight Spotlight now understands your mind maps better, making it easier to find the right node and jump directly to it. Ask Siri Say "Hey Siri, create a note in MindNode with all my tasks for today," and Siri creates a new MindNode document right from your conversation. (Only in supported regions.) Updated • Added support for Extra Large Widgets. • Improved the reliability of the MCP connection with Claude Desktop. • Improved how active and inactive windows are represented on iPadOS and macOS. Fixed • Fixed the tag input field being cut off by the software keyboard on iPad. • Fixed a bug that could sometimes cause nodes to end up at the wrong position when dragging them. • Clicking the empty canvas next to a selected node now reliably deselects it on Mac. • Fixed nodes sometimes jumping back, changing position, or using the wrong color after being moved to the other side of a mind map. • Fixed several issues that could cause manually positioned nodes to move on their own. • Fixed thumbnails sometimes appearing empty after switching between folders or groups.

More

Subscription plans

Yearly Subscription

Unlock all features, on all platforms.

$24.991 Year
1 Year trial
How to cancel MindNode subscription ⁉️

Events

Read more about Made for iOS 27

Made for iOS 27

Search deeper. Use Siri. Enjoy the fresh look.

Sep 14, 2026 Sep 17, 2026

Read more about Agent Integration & Printing

Agent Integration & Printing

Connect AI assistants, plus more printing controls

Sep 1, 2026 Sep 29, 2026

Read more about Agent Integration & Printing

Agent Integration & Printing

Connect AI assistants, plus more printing controls

Sep 1, 2026 Sep 21, 2026

User reviews

Best Mindmapper

I am a new user of MindNode, so this review is immature. However, minus a moderate learning curve to the formatting toolbar on iOS, I have been very impressed. The prime consideration for me has been a seamless Apple ecosystem experience: so I discounted the legendary FreeMind, skipped by Lucidchart and moved past XMind. With this need in mind, MindNode has been super pleasant to interact with use. It’s fluid, aesthetic and fast, and it importantly syncs across my devices without issue. I particularly like how branches can contain thousands of characters without degrading performance. They can also be marked as tasks, while containing associated notes. That’s not mentioning the fact mind maps can be grouped in folders, cross-linked across other mind maps and be switched to/from outlines at any moment. The result is a well-rounded mind-mapping experience that has met my criteria and exceeded expectations set by other services. I have subscribed to a year.
Show more

My Go-To Brainstormer

Look, all of our computers have a dozen solid apps for notes, organizing thoughts, and listing things we want/need to accomplish. I’ve used them all. None of them make me want to go back in and do it again quite like MindNote does. It’s the app equivalent of eating popcorn: you start with one kernel and the next thing you know…fist-fulls. I have found no faster or easier way to rapid-fire and organize thoughts. MindNode is awesome.
Show more

垃圾

付费了还用不了会员功能,动不动就闪退,害得我做好的资料都没有了,又退不了钱,能不能换个能中文的人沟通,有问题还要英文沟通,想赚中国人的钱能不能按中文走

My favourite mind mapping app

It really is. It’s very smooth and streamlined. Uses intuitive micro-interactions and it’s pretty. Can tab to my mind maps using cmd+tab rather than having to look for them in the browser.

The best way to create

MindNode helps me generate thoughts about everything from work projects, creative projects, presentations, major-problem-solving (I love the AI generation of content, which often can get me started, by the way!), and much more. The design is stellar, and there is everything at your fingertips to get your ideas out, organized, and beautifully rendered. Also, I love the ability to export tasks to my task manager, so that I can do the thinking once, and then start to act on the items in the app of my choosing. Did I mention the Apple Watch app, too? It is so handy when you have created a packing list and want to reference it as you roam around the house, packing and ticking off task items in MindNode for Apple Watch. Ideas on Canvas care, have a standard of excellent, and are around for the long haul. Get MindNode – you will be happy you did! well worth the subscription price, every penny of it.
Show more

Developer apps

Featured on

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on startup

Bug

Text rendering issues

Bug

Syncing problems across devices

Bug

Incompatibility with older hardware

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add folder structure for organizing mind maps

Feature

Restore manual layout and positioning options

Feature

Bring back Apple Watch support

Feature

Improve export and integration with other apps

Feature

Provide more customization options for themes and formatting

Feature

FAQ

What does MindNode do?

MindNode is an application designed for mind mapping and outlining. It allows users to capture and visualize thoughts on an infinite canvas for mind maps, and organize ideas linearly in an outline view. The app facilitates brainstorming, problem-solving, and project planning.

What are the key features of MindNode?

Key features include an infinite canvas for mind mapping, a linear outline view for organizing ideas, real-time collaboration with others, and automatic synchronization across all Apple devices. Users can also add notes, visual tags, connections, images, stickers, and emojis to enrich their ideas.

How much does MindNode cost?

MindNode offers a free editor that allows users to capture ideas as mind maps, sync documents across devices, and utilize all import and export options. For advanced features like outlining, notes, and visual styling, a subscription called MindNode Plus is available on a monthly or yearly basis, with a free trial.

What devices is MindNode compatible with?

MindNode is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Documents are managed directly within the app and securely stored in iCloud, ensuring automatic syncing across all your Apple devices, even when working offline.

What are common use cases for MindNode?

Common use cases include brainstorming new ideas, solving complex problems, planning projects, drafting content, conducting research, and creating meeting agendas. The ability to switch between mind map and outline views makes it adaptable to various creative and organizational processes.