# Xmind vs Whiz Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xmind | Whiz Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiz-reader/id1514342771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 639 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) | [Yesheng Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514342770) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Whiz Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiz-reader/id1514342771)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级功能 | $0.99 | one-time |


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