# SimpleMind - Mind Mapping — user reviews > 1,390 indexed App Store user reviews of SimpleMind by xpt Software & Consulting B.V., rated 4.50/5 from 978 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 738 · 4★ 142 · 3★ 30 · 2★ 21 · 1★ 47 ## What do users think of SimpleMind? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 🚀 Smooth and responsive - 💡 Versatile for various use cases - 🔒 Secure with no data collection - 💰 Good value for one-time purchase **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing - 🔗 Issues with syncing/sharing across devices - 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase model - 🎨 Limited customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - Maps disappearing after device resets - Inability to import/export certain file formats **Most requested features** - Improved syncing and cloud integration - More customization options for appearance and layout - Keyboard shortcuts and power user features - Better support for Apple Pencil and handwriting ## Newest reviews (13 of 1,390) ### 3/5 — Отчаяние *2026-08-08* Было обещано возможность сохранять карту бесплатно, ага, закатали губу обратно 1к заплати будь добр ### 2/5 — Very basic *2026-07-25* I do not allow to make high yield mind maps or notes , its only for very basic use , I don’t recommend this at all ### 4/5 — Plus de fonctionnalité pour les textes joints aux bulles ! *2026-06-26* J’aime beaucoup cette appli, elle est géniale pour ficher mes cours dans toutes mes matières, elle correspond absolument à mon mode de travail et je suis toujours très productive avec. En revanche, ça aurait été vraiment génial si on avait plus de fonctionnalité dans les textes joints aux bulles, genre si on prouver changer la couleur du texte, la police, faire des alinéas et des tirets… c’est dommage qu’on ne puisse pas le faire même avec le mode payant. Sinon l’appli est vraiment chouette ! ### 4/5 — Good *2026-05-06, version 2.9.0* Its good ### 3/5 — 端末ごと *2026-02-15* アカウントを作ってそれを使い回すタイプではなく、Apple IDをアカウントとして使うタイプ。 ただ、無料版のまま使おうとすると複数端末間でデータの同期や共有ができないため、課金してみたところ、iPhoneと iPadでは共有同期できるようになったが、Macでは共有できない。 Mac側でみてみると課金額が5,000円となっていて、iPhoneの1,800円の三倍近く、さらにiPhoneやiPadで課金しても、Mac側では別料金になっているようで、要するに、Macは Macで、 iPhoneとiPadはどちらかで、それぞれ課金しないといけないらしい。 どちらも課金することでiCloud上のデータにアクセスできるようになるため、最終的には一つのアカウントで全てのデータを共有同期できるようになるとは言え、別ける必要あるのか…… **Developer response:** Please see: https://simplemind.eu/support/#!/purchase-install/how-does-licensing-work/ or contact our team so they can answer your questions. https://simplemind.eu/support/#!/faq/contact-us/ ### 4/5 — Ya no deja mover la idea *2026-01-13, version 2.8.0* No me deja mover mi idea y hacer mi mapa mental como yo quiero ### 4/5 — ****- OK, but one remark here ::: *2025-12-13, version 2.8.0* UFL we cannot define/add extra connection positions onto the wireframed outline of say a text item, can we ? ♦︎ SimpleMind .tc. v2.8.0 on iPadOS'26.2 ; ♦︎ 2025.12.13.Sa.08:34.iPm. ### 3/5 — Ludicrous price *2025-12-09, version 2.8.0* I made a graph to use for my homework. I spent the time to making the graph only to see that I have to pay $11 for it. That is ridiculous for a phone app. Shame on you for making price traps. ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2025-12-05, version 2.8.0* The best app ever!!! Honesty this is my social media, I haven’t had it for long and I also don’t have pro but it is still absolutely incredible!! I can’t live without it I use it for many uses like organisation, homework tasks and it is just the best app ever, would 100% recommend ### 5/5 — Best in its class *2025-11-06, version 2.7.0* For the paid app: I was looking for a mind map app that showed for non hierarchical relationships (so not just parent-child) and that didn’t require a subscription and this has proved to be excellent. App is very fast, and good for taking notes on books, timelines of history, plotting out systems. I love being able to take notes inside of a bubble without that text taking up extra room on the map. Things I’d love: A faster and more intuitive styling system, better control over the line shapes that connect bubbles, the ability to use markdown inside of notes (particularly for code snippets). Happy to record a video to better explain what I mean. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Best mind mapping out their *2025-10-20, version 2.7.0* Ease of use for those looking for simple ways to mind map combined with option of much more complex mind mapping options make this by far the best mapping app. Plus the benefit of being the cheapest because no subscription. It’s just a one time purchase. ### 5/5 — 환불요청드립니다. 프로로 가입하려구요. *2025-10-11, version 2.7.0* 몰랐어요. 프로랑 차이가 아쉬워요. 환불부턱드려요! ### 5/5 — should equip more editing tools for the "Note" *2025-10-05, version 2.7.0* should equip more editing tools for the "Note" feature, such as adjusting font, independent margins for each paragraph, color, ... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Meh *2026-07-28* I'm not paying $15 just to change the color of the node box lol. Lots of features locked behind premium. ### 1/5 — Hate this app *2026-07-27, version 2.9.2* Before you could move the bubble curve them around now you can’t straight lines only ### 1/5 — Okay app *2026-05-28, version 2.9.2* I would give this 2 and a half I’d I could, it is really mid. I would just stick to notes guys. You can try it out, but I don’t think it’s worth it. ### 1/5 — Very bad *2026-03-27, version 2.8.2* Như sịt ### 1/5 — Guys, all my mind maps are gone!! *2026-01-30, version 2.8.1* What is going on? I had I lot of mind maps but now when I open application on my iPhone 17 air I see nothing it’s like absolutely new, no mind maps. So all huge work is gone. And all my mind maps are gone. It is a disaster ### 1/5 — Simple minded indeed *2025-11-30, version 2.8.0* Wasted my time. Withheld necessary functionality. ### 1/5 — tệ *2025-10-17, version 2.7.0* làm dc mà k cho lưu ### 1/5 — father node ？ *2025-10-01, version 2.7.0* father node ？父节点？ ### 1/5 — Googleドライブ使用不可 *2025-08-03* いつの間にかGoogleドライブが使用不可になっていて、Googleドライブに保存していたものが見れなくなってしまっていました。もう取り出せないのでしょうか？ ### 1/5 — I immediately requested a refund *2025-01-23, version 2.5.0* I used this is the past and wanted to use it again, but the website and App Store versions are not the same and I feel they are deceptive. I was denied my refund. I’m planning on contacting PayPal and the card that was linked because this is such a shoddy product. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Збс *2026-07-10* Збс ### 5/5 — Very good *2026-06-26, version 2.9.2* I recommend for its sleekness and simplicity and freeness ### 5/5 — Like the app, really cool features! *2026-06-20* I hate the app icon, looks like it’s a water intake app. ### 5/5 — Perfetta *2026-04-12, version 2.9.0* Secondo me quest’app è semplicemente perfetta perché è facile da usare poi ingrandire i rimpicciolire può scrivere quanto ti pare puoi tornare a vecchie mappe, quindi io ho dato cinque stelle ### 5/5 — Amaze *2026-04-08, version 2.9.0* I really enjoy this app. I use it to help with revision for my exams and it stores all my content well. It is easy to use and I like it! ### 5/5 — Way Better Than Expected *2026-01-28, version 2.8.1* I rarely write app reviews, but this is great! I’m strongly considering buying the full version. It’s simple and clean, but still has enough special functionalities to prevent it from being restrictive. I’ve tried every mind mapping tool, and this one is the best. I’m using it to gamify my life and track goals. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — 👌 *2026-01-17, version 2.8.0* This tool is amazing for me. Great for brainstorming and then watching everything almost organise its self. Love the way you can see a huge amount of info at a glance. Having it on my phone is a game changer. Safe to say I’m a big fan. ### 5/5 — 마인드맵을 잘 쓰고 있는데…프로구매를 했는데요 *2026-01-12, version 2.8.0* 구매취소가 가능할까요? 아직 출금은안된 상태 입니다… ### 5/5 — It does what it says on the tin and it does it perfectly *2025-12-30, version 2.8.0* Even with the free version, SimpleMind simply works and it works brilliantly. I can brainstorm ideas, create reference cheat sheets and even create mindmaps that can be used in one to one presentations when convening face to face with clients and potential clients. I have been using SimpleMind across multiple iPads for almost a decade and it is one of those tools that simply works as I expect and works so well and intuitively that unlike many other apps, I never have the feeling of “if only I could do this…” ### 5/5 — Must Have *2025-12-21* Bestes Mindmapping Programm auf iOS. Absolute Kaufempfehlung. Nichts zu meckern. Bitte nicht einstellen lieber Entwickler, so wie die guten, anderen Mindmap Apps eingestellt wurden (zB iThoughts). Sonst gäbe es nämlich keine gute Alternative mehr für iOS. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*