# Miro vs Xmind

Miro and Xmind both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Xmind's written reviews are positive against 39% of Miro's. Miro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xmind sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Miro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Miro against 4.8 for Xmind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Miro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Xmind's.

Miro ships an update fortnightly, Xmind every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miro | Xmind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miro-your-visual-workspace/id1180074773/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 639 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RealtimeBoard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180074772) | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) |

## What reviewers say

### Miro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miro-your-visual-workspace/id1180074773)

This app provides a collaborative visual workspace for teams to brainstorm, design, and build projects together. It offers a limitless digital canvas for idea visualization, note-taking, and workflow management, accessible from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Limitless digital canvas, Online meetings and workshops, Brainstorming and idea generation, Document and PDF annotation, Digital note-taking, Agile workflow management, Pre-made templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great whiteboard app
- 👍 Infinite whiteboards and thumbnails
- 👍 Collaboration features
- 👍 Versatile and useful
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and performance issues
- 🐛 Sync and connectivity problems
- 🐛 Keyboard and UI issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Lack of offline support

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard keeps popping up
- Pen/pencil issues and unreliable drawing
- Boards not saving properly
- Boards not duplicating correctly
- Inability to edit note descriptions

**Requested features**

- Add color brown
- Ability to flip drawings
- Opacity slider
- Infinite zoom in/out
- Easier invite process


### Xmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622)

This app is a comprehensive tool for mind mapping and brainstorming, helping users organize thoughts, manage projects, and visualize information. It offers various structures, templates, and customization options to enhance creativity and productivity. Collaborate in real-time and export your work in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** 30+ Templates, 9 Structure Types, Audio Notes, ZEN Mode (iPad only), Real-time Collaboration, Multiple Export Formats, Task Integration

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xmind Pro (Monthly) | $10.00 | per month |
| Xmind Premium (Monthly) | $15.00 | per month |
| Mobile Only (6 Months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Xmind Pro (Quarterly) | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| Mobile Only (Annually) | $29.99 | per year |
| Desktop (6 Months) | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| All Platforms (6 Months) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Desktop (Annually) | $54.99 | per year |
| Xmind Pro (Annually) | $59.00 | per year |
| Xmind Pro Annually | $59.00 | per year |
| Xmind Pro+ (Annually) | $65.00 | per year |
| Xmind Premium (Annually) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features even in free version
- 💡 Helpful for organizing thoughts and ideas
- 🎨 Beautiful and customizable mind maps
- 🔌 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔀 Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- 📝 Lack of advanced text editing features

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting or losing parts of mind maps
- Inability to open or edit files on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior when resizing or rearranging elements
- Unreliable sync between desktop and mobile versions

**Requested features**

- Add folders/categories to organize mind maps
- Improve handwriting and drawing tools
- Allow changing font/formatting of individual words
- Integrate with calendar and task management apps
- Enhance presentation mode with more options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miro free?

Miro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xmind free?

Xmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Miro or Xmind?

Xmind is rated higher. Miro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Xmind averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Miro or Xmind have ads?

Neither Miro nor Xmind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Miro or Xmind?

Miro ships an update fortnightly, and Xmind every 10 days. Most recently, Miro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Xmind on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*