Retro Mind Map vs MindClear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Mind Map
Organize your thoughts and ideas with a unique mind mapping tool inspired by the PS3's XMB interface. Create unlimited nodes, save progress automatically, and share your creations easily via email or iTunes.
- XMB-style interface
- Unlimited node creation
- Automatic saving
- Rmp file format for sharing
- iTunes file transfer
- Email file sharing
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Similar to PS3 using the XMB menu to show the mind map, it mainly uses the game virtual key operation. The operation is smooth and powerful, you can create infinite level nodes, every step of the operation can automatically be saved. Retro Mind Map use the special Rmp formation, as long as you are willing, you can input an entire Encyclopedia into a mind map with Rmp file formation! Also you can save your mind map very conveniently. You can connect the computer iTunes to upload or download the Rmp file, or directly send map file in Rmp format via email, if your friend has downloaded the Retro Mind Map, he can easily open it. Retro Mind Map is your work and learning helper.
MindClear
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MindClear is a multi platform mind mapping software, a brainstorming tool that helps you organize your thoughts, inspire inspiration, and improve learning and work efficiency. Rich functionality ·Support multi terminal synchronization, which can be viewed/edited on different devices ·Unlimited nodes, can create mind maps of any size ·Diverse themes to meet your personalized needs ·Export images, supporting 5x high-definition images MindClear allows you to record every detail on the screen at any time, such as to-do lists, meeting minutes, travel plans, etc., extending your thoughts and enjoying a clear feeling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MindClear at Free against Retro Mind Map's $0.99. Retro Mind Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MindClear is free to download; Retro Mind Map costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Retro Mind Map ships an update every 2 weeks, MindClear every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro Mind Map | MindClear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 智杰 王 | Shanghai Nionco Information Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Retro Mind Map
No in-app purchases
MindClear
No in-app purchases
