Comparison

Xmind vs Whiz Reader

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

Whiz Reader

This app helps you read foreign language content by providing instant word definitions and text translation. It supports PDF annotation, OCR, document scanning, and clipboard translation for a seamless reading experience.

Highlights
  • Word definition lookup
  • Text translation
  • Real-time split-screen translation
  • PDF annotation with Apple Pencil
  • OCR and document scanning
  • Clipboard translation
  • Web page to PDF conversion
Features
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Whiz支持多种语言,是帮助阅读外文的APP。Whiz支持文件和任意网页的单词释义查询和文本选择翻译;更支持实时翻译,选择文本即可即时获取翻译。此外,文档标注、OCR和文档扫描功能使得阅读更加便捷。 点击查词 - 点击PDF文档上的任意单词,或自由选取单词,即可获取其释义。 - 可以选择使用系统内置词典,或者使用提供的在线词典进行查询。 文本翻译 - 选取一段文本即可快速进行翻译。 - 支持任意语言。 实时翻译 在阅读界面中,使用分屏视图即可进行实时翻译。在阅读界面选择文本,另一栏将自动显示对应的翻译。 PDF文档标注 可在PDF文档内使用Apple Pencil进行标注。可使用钢笔、荧光笔和橡皮三种标记工具,支持导出带标注的文件,支持设备间共享。暂不支持触摸添加标注。 剪贴板翻译 将应用分屏,在其他应用中复制内容,即可在本应用中获取翻译。 OCR与文档扫描 - 支持PDF文件的OCR功能,可将扫描版文件转换为可选择文本的、适用于Whiz单词查询和文本翻译的文件,可在应用内阅读,也可导出用于其他应用。 - 提供内置文档扫描仪,可用于扫描文档并保存至应用中。通过OCR功能还可转换为可选择文本的PDF文档。 生成PDF 可将网页及其他类型的文档保存为PDF文件。 单词收藏和文本收藏 查词时可收藏当前单词,可在收藏夹内查看、导出。另外,选取一段文本,可将其添加到收藏。 注:上述部分功能需要解锁高级功能。

Screenshots

Xmind4 screens
Whiz Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xmind at 76% against Whiz Reader's 0%. Xmind also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 1). Whiz Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Whiz Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whiz Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmind has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Xmind's written reviews are positive against 0% of Whiz Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xmind ships an update every 10 days, Whiz Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xmind versus Whiz Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXmindWhiz Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXmind Ltd.Yesheng Liang

Customer experience

Xmind

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

Whiz Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Whiz Reader

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
1 purchases

Whiz Reader

One-time1
  • 高级功能$0.99

Questions

Is Xmind free?
Xmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiz Reader free?
Whiz Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xmind or Whiz Reader?
Whiz Reader is rated higher. Xmind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Whiz Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Xmind or Whiz Reader have ads?
Neither Xmind nor Whiz Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xmind or Whiz Reader?
Xmind ships an update every 10 days, and Whiz Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Xmind was updated on September 26, 2026 and Whiz Reader on August 13, 2026.

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