# Thortspace — Collaborative 3D mind mapping > 3D visual thinking and collaborative mind mapping software. (iPhone/iPad app by Gooisoft Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thortspace/id949518771 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gooisoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/938109741) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 322 MB - Released: 2016-05-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thortspace/id949518771/reviews.md ## What is Thortspace? 3D visual thinking for creative brainstorming, problem solving, collaborative research and education. Beyond 3D mind mapping – reflecting how minds work. Thortspace diverges from conventional mind-mapping and concept-mapping software in a number of ways: * Maps are structured around the surfaces of one or more spheres which are presented to the user in 3D * Map-nodes (called "thorts" in the product) can be associated in groups according to proximity, as well as connected by paths * Paths can be made to connect thort to group, thort to thort, group to group, thort to sphere, group to sphere, sphere to sphere * Multiple alternative arrangements of subsets of nodes can be stored and transitioned between * The concept of "Journeys" allows a series of viewpoints of maps in the 3D space to be visited sequentially, so as to make something of the form of a presentation * The product supports a rudimentary implementation of social networking and a newsfeed that allows users to track their own and others contributions across collaborative spheres Some of Thortspace's notable features: * 3D associative and linking structures based on spheres * Linking and association at multiple different levels of structure * Real-time collaboration * Sharing by email, social networking account, or by private link * 1-click publishing to the web * Thorts can contain images, URL links, and be colour coded in multiple alternative categorizations * Thortspace is designed to support: (1) experimental multi-perspectival reflection and play, (2) the creation of chunks of thinking as building blocks that can be used to build thinking structures, (3) process-orientation - thortspace empowers the journey, not just the destination, (4) synthesis as well as analysis Gooisoft’s Thortspace software is subject to international copyright law (c) 2008-2020 and also international patent law with Granted Patents in USA, UK, Canada and Hong Kong: GB2494520, US9684426, CA2847602, HK1183135. ## Key features - 3D sphere-based associative structures - Multi-level linking and association - Real-time collaboration - Web publishing - Content embedding (images, URLs) - Presentation 'Journeys' ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thortspace/id949518771/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Utility *2023-12-10* I really like what you’ve done with intro tutorials and it seems user friendly until one starts to use it. It would be helpful to describe the pricing policy upfront for public is free private and organization are at approximately at $20 and $15 per month respectfully Perhaps because I’m on current OS and it’s a MAC but some commands like the link don’t work(it tries to link or create a new sphere for some reason) The account subscription does not work perhaps because it’s not UK or other possible issues but i’m not sure if you’ve taken my money and I’m subscribed or not I can’t select the subscription when I was in the organization piece and trying to subscribe The software itself seems to work really well in principle, however, some of these other items are I want to give it for Marc, but some system testing for the account and some of the other features, apparently need to be checked on different platforms I would probably give it a four out of five for the mind map approach But with it not working? I suppose I would have to give it a two because I can’t use it at this time even though I’m very interested in doing so. also, I cannot give feedback on the platform and hence have to put my comments in the reviews Looking forward to some fixes shortly so I can use it Am I allowed to go? ### 1/5 — Stopped working on 2 of my devices *2021-12-13* I really liked this app app but it stopped working on two of my iPads at first I thought it was an update issue and so I left my second iPad 0S as is older version started using it the other day and it worked fine try to use this morning and it wouldn’t launch. I have tried the delete and reinstall and Still doesn’t work, the developer doesn’t seem to????......Nothing on the website about this issue that I could find. Spent hours relearning this program and now it doesn’t work sad and frustrating. If it worked it’s a great program. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2020-09-29* Love the app. Just need to fix the bugs ### 3/5 — Great concept but... *2017-07-30* You can't place files within your structure. And another thing (but probably impossible at the moment) is to press a query button that shows keyword relationships between thorts- then you charge us for the level of AI comprehension. If you apply this to business, you can map relationships between companies that are all tied together so you could use mutual references. If you had a separate app that hooked into thortspace using google search- where you can automatically designate and place into a tree an article search url and level of content. Then you have the foundation for a good memory/reasoning program You need to spend the money for graphics- human minds key visually and your about 10 years behind when you need to be three years ahead. ### 5/5 — Innovative *2016-10-26* Very good. ## Frequently asked questions about Thortspace ### What is Thortspace? Thortspace is a 3D visual thinking tool that goes beyond traditional mind mapping. It uses spheres to structure thoughts and allows for complex linking and association between 'thorts' (nodes). ### How does Thortspace facilitate collaboration? Thortspace supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on shared spheres simultaneously. Content can be shared via email, social media, or private links. ### Can I create presentations with Thortspace? Yes, Thortspace features 'Journeys,' which allow you to define a sequence of viewpoints within your 3D maps to create presentations. ### What kind of content can 'thorts' contain? Thorts can hold text, images, and URL links. They can also be color-coded to represent multiple categorizations. ### Is Thortspace available on multiple devices? Thortspace is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible across various Apple mobile devices. ### How often is Thortspace updated? The latest version is 1.6.700, last updated on August 25, 2025, indicating active development and regular updates. ### What is the user sentiment for Thortspace? Thortspace has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting a mixed but generally positive reception from its current user base. ### Does Thortspace have ads? No, Thortspace does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.906 — 2026-08-31 Improves AI integration including easier to turn AI off. Attempts to make AI less annoying. Kanban mode is better integrated with 3d UI. Fixes mouse-pointer I-bar on text editing. ### 1.6.902 — 2026-08-26 Apply categories to groups including display in Do Mode. AI integration. Fixed virtual network behaviour. Sundry enhancements and bug fixes. ### 1.6.901 — 2026-08-20 Bug fixes and usability improvements. Fixed virtual network behaviour. AI integration. ### 1.6.900 — 2026-08-19 Bug fixes and usability improvements. Fixed virtual network behaviour. AI integration. ### 1.6.812 — 2026-08-14 Bug fixes and usability improvements. Fixed virtual network behaviour. 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