Comparison

Xmind vs MindFlow

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

Head to head
About

Xmind

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
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Xmind is a full-featured mind mapping and brainstorming tool, now supercharged with AI. One map takes you from inspiration to execution—turn ideas into action faster than ever, across all platforms. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, structuring thoughts, or managing projects, Xmind gives you a seamless experience for clarity, creativity, and collaboration. XMIND AI • Create with AI: Generate a full mind map from any text, link, or document in seconds. • Photo to Map: Snap a photo of your notes or a whiteboard, and AI turns it into a structured mind map. • Draw to Map: Sketch your ideas by hand, and AI converts them into a clean mind map. • Grow Ideas: Select any topic and let AI expand it into a full branch of related ideas. • AI Task Breakdown: Turn any goal into actionable tasks and to-dos automatically. VISUALIZE INFORMATION WITH MIND MAP BEING SIMPLE & EASY • Templates: Kick-start any mind map with 30 well-designed templates. • Skeleton & Smart Color Theme: Create one-of-a-kind maps with countless combinations of preset structures and color themes. • Structure: Choose from 9 structures - Mind Map, Logic Chart, Brace Map, Org Chart, Tree Chart, Timeline, Fishbone, Tree Table and Matrix. Mix multiple structures in one map to handle complex projects with ease. • Insert: Enrich a topic with image, audio note, equation, label, hyperlink, topic link, drawing, and more. • Equation/LaTeX: Jot down mathematics and chemical equations with LaTeX. • Audio Note: Capture information fast and never miss a word. FOCUS ON CONTENT, AND STAY ORGANIZED & PRODUCTIVE • Outliner: Outline thoughts hierarchically and keep it going in mind map. • ZEN Mode: A full-screen, distraction-free mode to help you focus. (iPad only) • Multiple Organizers: Connect topics with Relationships, group ideas with Boundary, conclude with Summary. • Pitch Mode: Present your map as a slideshow with auto-generated transitions and layouts in one click. • Multitasking: Open and edit 2 files side by side, e.g. GoodNotes/Notability and Xmind at once. • Filters: Tag topics with marker & label, highlight by tags to get inspired. ALWAYS BEING SO STYLISH, KEEP MIND MAPPING WITH FUN • Smart Color Theme: Build an aesthetically appealing map effortlessly. • Hand-drawn Style: Switch your map into a hand-drawn look in one click. • Colored Branch: Stimulate creativity with more rainbow color schemes. • Illustrations: Visualize your map with 350+ illustrations. • Sticker: Find your favorite from 400+ brand-new collections. SAVE & SHARE MIND MAP WITH EASE • Real-time Collaboration: Work with your team on the same map simultaneously. Share, edit, and stay in sync—no matter where you are. • Import: MindManager, FreeMind, Lighten, MindNode, Markdown, OPML, TextBundle, and Word (DOCX Only). • Export: PDF, PNG, Markdown, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OPML, TextBundle. • Set Password: Encrypt your Xmind files for security. THE LIGHT WAY TO MANAGE PROJECTS • Task Integration: Create and manage tasks directly in your map—set priorities, track progress, and manage duration, all in one place. SUBSCRIBE TO XMIND • Products: All Platforms Xmind Pro/Premium (Annually), All Platforms Xmind Pro/Premium (Monthly) • Type: Auto-Renewable Subscriptions • Price: $59.00/$99.00 Annually • Cancel Subscription: Go to "Settings" > "iTunes & App Store" > Apple ID > Subscriptions, then tap your Xmind plan to cancel. If not cancelled more than 24 hours before the period ends, it renews automatically. • Apple ID for automatic renewal subscriptions will be automatically charged for an additional year/month in iTunes account 24 hours prior to the expiration of each billing cycle. • Terms of Service (including subscription rules): https://www.xmind.com/terms/ • Privacy Policy: https://www.xmind.com/privacy/ NEED HELP? Let us know if you have any feedback, or if we can help in any way at support@xmind.com.

About

MindFlow

Easily create structure and flow diagrams with a simple interface. Edit branches, change shapes and themes, and export your creations. Cloud backup and sync across devices are also supported.

Highlights
  • Quick diagram building
  • Easy branch editing
  • Customizable branch shapes
  • Themable diagram interface
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Export diagrams
Features
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MindFlow is one of best tools for building structure and flow diagram quickly. It's very easy to use without complex user interface. Click the branch to begin editing, and long press to show menu options that you can move, copy, delete, connect, export for branches. You can change the shape of branches, the theme of diagram in the App Settings. We supports our cloud service to backup and sync files, and you can sync files between different devices. If any question and suggestion, please contact mindline@126.com, thanks!

Screenshots

Xmind4 screens
MindFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Xmind at none against MindFlow's shown. Xmind also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 17 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). MindFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Xmind sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and MindFlow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xmind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmind has 7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Xmind's written reviews are positive against 69% of MindFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xmind ships an update every 10 days, MindFlow every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Xmind versus MindFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXmindMindFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better4.4 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better68.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXmind Ltd.Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

Xmind

All ratings6,964 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews549 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative17.9%

MindFlow

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral15.6%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

Xmind

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

MindFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Xmind

Subscriptions12
  • Xmind Pro (Monthly)$10.001 Month
  • Xmind Premium (Monthly)$15.001 Month
  • Mobile Only (6 Months)$19.996 Months
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  • Xmind Pro (Quarterly)$29.003 Months
  • Mobile Only (Annually)$29.991 Year
  • Desktop (6 Months)$34.996 Months
  • All Platforms (6 Months)$39.996 Months
  • Desktop (Annually)$54.991 Year
  • Xmind Pro (Annually)7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Xmind Pro Annually1 Year trial$59.001 Year
  • Xmind Pro+ (Annually)$65.001 Year
  • Xmind Premium (Annually)7 Days trial$99.001 Year
3 purchases

MindFlow

One-time3
  • Pro Version (3 Months)$2.99
  • Pro Version for One Year$6.99
  • Pro Version Forever$14.99

Questions

Is Xmind free?
Xmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindFlow free?
MindFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xmind or MindFlow?
Xmind is rated higher. Xmind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while MindFlow averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.
Do Xmind or MindFlow have ads?
MindFlow shows ads; Xmind does not.
Which is updated more often, Xmind or MindFlow?
Xmind ships an update every 10 days, and MindFlow every 17 months. Most recently, Xmind was updated on September 22, 2026 and MindFlow on August 19, 2026.

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