Comparison

reDraw Whiteboard vs Mind Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

reDraw Whiteboard

Create dynamic presentations and notes with freehand drawing, text, images, and PDF import. Seamlessly present on external displays and organize your work in folders. Share your creations as PDFs or reDraw documents.

Highlights
  • Freehand drawing with Apple Pencil support
  • Text entry and image pasting
  • PDF import and markup
  • Timeline with mark points for presentations
  • Export to PDF or reDraw Document
  • Organize documents in folders
  • Present on external displays
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In addition to App Store video, there is a longer Introductory video at http://dave256apps.com/redraw reDraw is a full-featured note-taking / presentation app for the iPad. It supports freehand drawing, text entry via a keyboard, pasting images, and importing PDFs that can be marked up using the drawing tools. reDraw was designed for use in a classroom, but is versatile enough to be used as a general purpose drawing or note taking app. A timeline with mark points allows you to step through the text and diagrams you’ve drawn before class, and you can add additional drawings / text based on discussion and questions. You can share your document with other reDraw users or export as PDF. DRAW AND TYPE Create presentations using traditional text, or create hand written presentations using the built in drawing tools. Create drawings using your finger, a stylus, or the Apple Pencil for added precision (full support for Apple Pencil with palm rejection). PRESENT YOUR WAY Connect your iPad to a projector or second screen to share your presentations with a Lightning to HDMI adapter or AirPlay Mirroring. While presenting, you can make live changes to your presentation without exiting presentation mode, making a seamless experience for your audience. TIMELINE AND MARK POINTS The timeline is the backbone of a reDraw presentation. The timeline shows the history for each slide in your document. Set mark points to quickly move to points on the timeline during a presentation. STAY ORGANIZED Organize your reDraw documents in folders within the app. NEED HELP? reDraw includes help within the app to describe how each feature works. Still need help? Send us an email at reDraw.app@gmail.com for additional support. EDITING FEATURES Freehand Drawing Straight Lines and Rectangles Text Images PDFs SHARING OPTIONS Export to PDF or reDraw Document Share with Email, AirDrop, and more Record video on iPad Air, Air 2, Pro, or new iPad. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Send us an email at reDraw.app@gmail.com

About

Mind Map

Create visual mind maps on an infinite canvas with organic branches and multiple layout options. This offline tool offers focus and presentation modes, customizable nodes, and various export formats. It's designed for private, local storage of all your ideas.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • 6 layout modes
  • Focus mode for concentration
  • Outline view sync
  • Presentation mode
  • 15 built-in templates
  • Rich node properties
  • Export to PNG, PDF, text
Features
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Some ideas only make sense once you can see them. MindFlow gives you an infinite canvas and gets out of the way. Type your central idea, branch it out, and watch the shape of your thinking appear. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Genuinely offline. There is no account, no sign-up, and no sync. Your maps live on your device and nowhere else — which means MindFlow works on a plane, on the subway, and in an exam hall. No subscription. The whole core app is free. Six ways to see the same idea. Free-form, radial, tree right, tree down, org chart, and fishbone. Switch and every node glides into its new arrangement — the same thoughts, a completely different perspective. Focus mode. Spotlight one branch, dim everything else, and think about one thing at a time. Present mode. Step through your map branch by branch, with zoom and highlight. Your brainstorm becomes a walkthrough without any extra work. Outline view. Every visual map is also a clean indented outline. Edit either side; both stay in sync. It is the fastest route from a messy brainstorm to a structured first draft. Fifteen templates. SWOT, decision tree, study notes, project plan, essay outline, meeting agenda, weekly planner and more — each one a real starting structure, not an empty page. Export it anywhere. PNG, PDF, plain-text outline, JSON backup, or OPML for other tools. BUILT FOR THE WAY PHONES ARE ACTUALLY HELD A canvas that stays smooth under your thumb. Large touch targets. Auto-save every five seconds, so you never think about saving. Unlimited maps. PRIVACY No account. No sign-up. No personal data collected. Your maps never leave your device. An internet connection is used only to display ads. MindFlow is for the moment when you have too many thoughts and not enough shape. Give them one.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

reDraw Whiteboard and Mind Map both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of reDraw Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mind Map's. reDraw Whiteboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). Mind Map's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mind Map is free to download; reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99 up front. Mind Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. reDraw Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for reDraw Whiteboard against 3.0 for Mind Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of reDraw Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mind Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, Mind Map monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
reDraw Whiteboard versus Mind Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreDraw WhiteboardMind Map
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid M. Reed SoftwareGunawan Santoso

Customer experience

reDraw Whiteboard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Mind Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

reDraw Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mind Map

One-time1
  • MindFlow Pro$6.99

Questions

Is reDraw Whiteboard free?
reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mind Map free?
Mind Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, reDraw Whiteboard or Mind Map?
reDraw Whiteboard and Mind Map are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do reDraw Whiteboard or Mind Map have ads?
Neither reDraw Whiteboard nor Mind Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reDraw Whiteboard or Mind Map?
reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, and Mind Map monthly. Most recently, reDraw Whiteboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mind Map on October 24, 2026.

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