MindNode: Mind Map & Outline appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MindNode is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

MindNode User Reviews

Name: MindNode: Mind Map & Outline
Rating: 4.6 (299 reviews)

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline

IdeasOnCanvas GmbH

💼 Business

📊 Productivity

Customer Experience

Positive experience45.7% of reviews

Neutral18.3% of reviews

Negative experience36.1% of reviews

~ Based on 219 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of MindNode. Based on 299 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

🚀Powerful brainstorming features
👍Intuitive and easy to use
🌟Excellent for organizing thoughts and ideas
🌍Seamless cross-device sync

Negative things

🔒Restrictive file management
💰Expensive subscription model
🔍Lack of folder organization
🔙Missing key features from classic version
🐛Bugs and stability issues

Is MindNode Safe?

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for MindNode is 91/100.

This assessment is based on 299 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6/5.

Safety Analysis

90.6% of ratings point to a safe experience

3.7% of ratings suggest some concerns

5.7% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 299 App Store ratings for MindNode.

Is MindNode Legit?

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for MindNode is 95/100.

Based on 95 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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‘Cloud only’ was an unwise move

Stupid decision to use CloudKit solely, without any possibility of saving documents. No way of keeping them in information managers like DEVONthink — or just wherever you want, in the traditional spirit of Mac apps.

seraqua

11 days ago

Response from developer

We're sorry you're feeling this way! We understand that this change isn't for everyone, and we definitely didn't make the switch lightly. Just to clarify, many of Apple's newer apps, like Notes, Photos, and Freeform, are no longer based on traditional files. Instead, they use CloudKit to store and sync data. CloudKit is Apple's technology for syncing data across its services, and iCloud Drive is built on top of it as well. One of the benefits we've found with the synced documents are always available in MindNode, even when you're offline.

Strict Auto-Layout ruined this app

There’s no way you can lay out buy yourself, I quit

MichaelYuuu16

16 days ago

Too expensive

I downloaded this years ago to play around with it but never used it. Now that I’ve learned about mind mapping and effective study habits, I decided to give it a shot. However, paying 24.99 a year to JUST change the font? Absolutely ridiculous. Going with Simplemind instead since it’s a one time purchase.

Superior7X

20 days ago

애플 생태계 최고의 앱

저는 이 마인드 노드 앱을 애플 생태계 통틀어 최고의 앱으로 칭하고 싶습니다. 정말 깔끔한 UI 디자인과 굉장히 생산적인 문서 작성 앱, 그와 함께 자연스러운 AI 시스템의 결합으로 매일 매일 공부랑 문서 정리 하는 재미로 맥을 잠자기 모드에서 깨웁니다. 정말 개발해주셔서 진심으로 감사합니다.

YoongunE

24 days ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We appreciate your feedback and are happy you enjoy using MindNode.

Great app. 1 recommendation

Please add a lock node feature to prevent nodes from being edited or deleted unintentionally.

Fellow_pilot

25 days ago

I am moving on

How can an App get worse over time? As a user over several years, I’ve noticed its evolving with trends (cloud only storage - bad move!). It’s not evolving with user needs. MORE IS LESS..

Caarl101

a month ago

Response from developer

We're sorry to hear that. We know this change isn't for everyone, and it definitely wasn't a decision we made lightly. At the same time, we've found a lot of benefits in the new approach and believe it will allow us to improve MindNode in the long run. Nevertheless, if you prefer the old workflow, you can still use MindNode Classic. It's available to download from our website.

한글 폰트 지원

기존에 클래식 버전에세는 한글 서체 지원이 돼서 폰트 적용해서 정리하기 좋았는데 넥스트 버전에서는 적용이 안돼서 아쉬워요. 적용 가능할 수 있게 업데이트 해주시면 감사하겠습니다. 다른 건 다 좋아요!

opjbdaachbvtbh

a month ago

Response from developer

피드백을 보내주셔서 감사합니다! MindNode Next에서는 한국어 글꼴이 정상적으로 지원되어야 합니다. 따라서 이 문제를 저희 엔지니어들이 자세히 확인할 수 있도록 support@mindnode.com으로 연락해 주실 수 있을까요? (참고: 이 답변은 AI의 도움을 받아 번역되었습니다.)

A regression

MindNode Classic remains simply better than the new version. The move away from files is a serious misstep.

Shukur

a month ago

Response from developer

We're sorry to hear that. We know this change isn't for everyone, and it definitely wasn't a decision we made lightly. If you prefer the old workflow, you can still use MindNode Classic, it's available to download from our website.

This is 'cloud only'. They've hidden the old file-based version, even from subscribers.

They're so obsessed with making their mindmapper cloud-only, which is incredibly inconvenient if you have to work offline and depend on being able to make your own backups (backups are impossible under this new model! Something goes wrong, you're out of luck.) I don't understand how obstinate this company is to completely overturn and remove their old file-based storage systems. I got Soulver 4, which also uses 'cloud' storage - which makes sense for transitory documents, not files you need to back up and process locally - but even *they* have an option to create locally files. It's sheer bloodymindedness on this company's part to remove one of the most foundational, basic elements of software - that you can edit and copy your own files - and hide it behind a morass of intermittently based servers. With that as a caveat, if you're using this professionally, bear in mind that this is no longer the dependable, serious piece of software and the company will pull the rug out from under paying users without notice.

StopHasslingMe

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. We understand that the move away from file-based storage isn't for everyone, especially if your workflow relies on managing files directly in Finder or creating your own file-based backups. With MindNode Next, documents are stored in CloudKit rather than iCloud Drive. This approach has a few advantages, such as keeping your documents available offline. If you prefer working with files, you can still drag documents from MindNode onto your Desktop or the Files app to create aliases that open the original document in MindNode. We know this change doesn't fit every workflow, however, we appreciate you sharing your perspective. If you rely on this feature you can also continue using MindNode Classic, which is still available on our website and receives regular updates.

최고의 마인드 노트 앱, 최고의 앱

정말 훌륭한 앱이라고 자부할 수 있습니다. 대학 과제를 하면서 성적을 올리기 위해 여러 노트 앱을 써봤지만 이렇게 완성도 높은 앱을 통해 강의를 정리하고 마인드 노드로 정리할 수 있다는 것만 해도 맥을 비롯한 애플 생태계 구축에 큰 핵심이 될 것입니다. 정말 훌륭한 앱이고, 애플 제품을 이용하는 이유가 될 것입니다.

YoongunE

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We appreciate your feedback and are happy you enjoy using MindNode.

Playful useful maps

MindNode continues to excel. The developer is carefully designing vital features that keep the app sleek and improve usability while increasing depth. All is done in the most beautiful way. Thank you folks.

Original Nifty

2 months ago

The best of the best

Apple reminders syncing keeps breaking

Make completed tasks more transparent to increase the contrast between completed and unfulfilled

Make it possible to set dates and times in tasks

Instead of the comment icon, you need to make a document attached

Instead of tags, use a flag like in apple reminders.

Use the importance of events (!!!), as in apple reminders.

URL field Reminders fill in the field from link to the Task (not the Notes field).

Notes field Reminders fill in the field from field Comment MindNode

Make the creation date and time in reminders by default (currently without date and time).

It is impossible to rename an already created List in Reminders.

The subtask from MindNode should be in subtask Reminders

Vanyka

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! I'll share your suggestions with the team:)

感觉没有经典款好用。

很习惯的按了回车键，却不是换行而是完成当前node。请把换行功能补回来，谢谢！

rrraaaiiinn~~~

2 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for bringing this up. I'll share your feedback with the team and we'll investigate this!

Simple on the surface, powerful deep down!

Mind Node grows with you, limited only by your imagination. Ready to surprise you with sophistication wrapped in elegance…

Work-to-Live

2 months ago

Game-changer

I am an academic researcher, and have found that MindNode has made it MUCH easier to organize thoughts and keep track of multiple projects.

Noel Semple

3 months ago

Great App

Excellent, very good software which is easy to use. Keep up the good work. Thoroughly recommended.

pauldauv

3 months ago

后续版本会支持LateX公式吗？

市面上同类型的App很多都支持LateX公式了，MindNode后续版本会考虑支持LateX公式吗？

想给五星好评呢

3 months ago

Response from developer

Yes, absolutely! We're currently working on this feature and it will most likely ship with the next update:)

インストールしただけでサブスクリプション3000円に契約になりました

表題のとおりで、インストール→起動→新規書類を作り
同期設定を確認したら
「サブスクリプション契約ありがとうございます」と表示が出ました。
すぐにサブスク設定を開いて解約をしましたが、11月に解約される表示が出ました。
これは3000円支払うのでしょうか？

Mindnodeは初期バージョンから愛用しており、今回はMindnode proからの以降を考えてダウンロードしテスト（無料版）で使ってみたいだけでした。

使用しているMacは
MacBookPro 2019
iPhone13です

Mindnode pro（購入済）が頻繁に落ちるようになったので、
MindeNode Outlineをしばらく無料版で使う方法を教えてください。

hhhharu

3 months ago

Response from developer

I'm sorry this happened. If you ever run into an issue like this again, please feel free to reach out to us directly via email as well. That usually helps us respond and investigate more quickly. In general, MindNode subscriptions come with a one-week free trial. If you cancel during the trial period, you won't be charged. If the trial period ends and the subscription has not been canceled, Apple will charge you according to the plan you selected (monthly or yearly). Also, we offer a free editor, where you can use all the basic features without a subscription. If you believe you subscribed unintentionally or were charged by mistake, you can request a refund directly from Apple. Apple handles all purchases, subscriptions, and refunds for MindNode, so unfortunately we're unable to issue refunds or make changes to subscriptions ourselves. You can submit a refund request here: https://reportaproblem.apple.com/ I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Excellent Mind Mapping - Preferred the “Pro” version

I’ve used this as my default note-taking tool for many years. I preferred the recent “MindNode Pro” version because it felt more professional - it was easy to create a condensed view of a map, and you could quickly change the color of a branch to highlight categories.

In general, this new version feels more cartoonish and creates maps that are harder to work with on a laptop.

I’m also really not interested in the AI features. I don’t need the mind map to brainstorm for me - that’s literally why I bought a mind map tool in the first place.

Good product, I’ll still use it, but I’ll stick with Pro as long as it’s supported. If they come out with a feature by feature equivalent that works on Apple silicon, I’ll use that instead.

SF Tech Human

4 months ago

Captif Mac

Rédhibitoire. J’aime beaucoup cette application que j’utilise depuis des années. Cependant, ne pas pouvoir la partager simplement avec un environnement Windows est tout simplement rédhibitoire.
Pourquoi ne pas permettre d’une interface web ?
Je ne veux pas maintenir des Fichiers Mac que je ne peux pas partager professionnellement. C’est tristement que je vais me tourner vraisemblablement vers Xmind. Je ne veux pas maintenir deux systèmes en parallèle.

Bidibule59

4 months ago

Response from developer

I get your point and understand why you would want MindNode for PC. We’re a small company with limited resources, specializing in creating delightful, native software for Mac and iOS. However, I'll share your idea with the team. I can't, however, promise that it will make it into the app soon. Still, we review everything users send to us carefully.