# Retro Mind Map vs Collector

The clearest difference is price: Collector at Free against Retro Mind Map's $0.99. Collector also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). Retro Mind Map's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Collector 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retro Mind Map against 4.9 for Collector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collector has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Retro Mind Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Collector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Mind Map | Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-mind-map-xmb-mind-mapping-notepad-memo-notes/id1247126338/reviews)** | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collector-record-assistant/id6740375025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [智杰 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/497183151) | [永康 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789349442) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Mind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-mind-map-xmb-mind-mapping-notepad-memo-notes/id1247126338)

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.

**Highlights:** XMB-style interface, Unlimited node creation, Automatic saving, Rmp file format for sharing, iTunes file transfer, Email file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collector-record-assistant/id6740375025)

This app helps you catalog and track your favorite media, games, and apps. You can record multiple moments for each item, assign ratings, and enjoy features like dark mode and multi-language support. It's designed for collectors to easily manage their passions.

**Highlights:** Collect movies, shows, books, albums, games, apps, podcasts, Track multiple moments per collection, Rate collected items, Supports dark mode, Multi-language support, Offline use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Mind Map free?

Retro Mind Map costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retro Mind Map or Collector?

Retro Mind Map is rated higher. Retro Mind Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Collector averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Retro Mind Map or Collector have ads?

Neither Retro Mind Map nor Collector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Mind Map or Collector?

Retro Mind Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Collector every 10 days. Most recently, Retro Mind Map was updated on October 7, 2026 and Collector on October 16, 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.*