MindLine Mind Map vs Frompter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindLine Mind Map
This app offers a fast and intuitive way to create mind maps for brainstorming, organizing ideas, and managing tasks. It supports cloud syncing for data backup and cross-device access, making it a powerful tool for quick idea generation.
- Fast mind map creation
- Organize ideas and tasks
- Cloud backup and sync
- Intuitive interface
- Outline mode
- Add images and equations
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MindLine is one of the best tools for building mindmap quickly, which is straightforward designed and easy to use, but contains powerful functions. You can make notes, organize ideas, arrange tasks, and take a brainstorming here. We support cloud service to backup and sync files, that make your data safe and quickly to use on different devices. If any question and suggestion, please contact mindline@126.com. Thanks!
Frompter
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A teleprompter that follows your voice. ■ The script follows you Read into the microphone and the script scrolls to where you are. No preset speed, no one tapping scroll for you. Stop and it stops; skip ahead and it finds you. ■ Use it while filming Record with the camera while the script keeps following. Recordings are saved on your device. ■ Two screens, one place Use your phone as a remote, or put the script on a second screen so the presenter and the operator see the same line. ■ Made for YouTube and vlogs, live commerce, talks and lectures, sermons and readings, interview and audition practice. ■ Plans Free covers up to 3 scripts. Pro removes the limits on scripts and share links, and adds watermark-free recording, second-screen output and cue sheets. Pro — monthly or yearly subscription; prices vary by country and are shown in the App Store · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. · It renews at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. · You can cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms https://frompter.com/legal/terms Privacy https://frompter.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Frompter at none against MindLine Mind Map's shown. Frompter also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MindLine Mind Map sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Frompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MindLine Mind Map ships an update fortnightly, Frompter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindLine Mind Map | Frompter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (206 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD | KyeongChan Kim |
Bugs and requests
MindLine Mind Map
Reported bugs
11 issues- Cloud sync not working between devices
- Cannot create new items in portrait mode on iPad
- Plus button doesn't appear in portrait mode
- AI generation features no longer functional
- App crashes with small workloads
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- Subscription payment charged twice
- Cannot open local files on iPad version
- Undo button doesn't appear on double-click
- Confusing login and sync interface
- File cannot be saved without subscription
- Game code screen pops up frequently
Requested features
15 requests- Apple Pencil support for iPad
- Ability to rename files after saving
- Undo/redo functionality
- Checkbox/to-do list feature
- Ability to manually switch main branches left-right
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- More mark/icon options
- Improved export resolution for images
- Folder organization system
- Sharing to cloud services (OneDrive, OneNote, etc.)
- Return key support in outline mode for adding branches
- Line adjustment and customization in map mode
- Summary bracket resizing capability
- Ability to modify palette after creation
- Multiple link selection for moving
- Merge/combine lines feature
Frompter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MindLine Mind Map
- Pro Version (3 Months)$3.99
- Pro Version for One Year$9.99
- Pro Version Forever$22.99
Frompter
- Frompter Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Frompter Pro Yearly$69.001 Year
