Comparison

Xmind vs Mind Map

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
Features
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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

Mind Map

Create beautiful mind maps intuitively to capture and organize ideas. Supports brainstorming, note-taking, studying, and project planning. Collaborate in real-time and export in various formats.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mind map creation
  • Brainstorming and ideation
  • Note-taking and studying
  • Project planning and management
  • Customizable themes and formatting
  • Add notes, links, attachments, and images to nodes
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Export as PNG, PDF, OPML
Features
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HoodleMind is a mind mapping tool that allows you to create beautiful mind maps intuitively and effortlessly. Start using HoodleMind to capture and organize ideas and information, it can be used for several purposes, including: - Brainstorming and ideation - Taking notes - Studying for an exam - Planning an event - Project planning and management - And more… HoodleMind has many built-in light and dark themes to use and it also provides many options to format elements, such as nodes and connections. For nodes, you can add associated content, for example, notes, links, attachments and images, and you can also add tasks to nodes to turn them into a todo list. All your documents are stored in the iCloud and they are automatically synced across all your devices. You can also collaborate on documents in real time. You can export documents as PNG/PDF/OPML files. If you have any questions, please drop us a line (hoodlemind@aliyun.com).

Screenshots

Xmind4 screens
Mind Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Xmind at 7K against Mind Map's 7. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and Mind Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Xmind against 4.9 for Mind Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmind has 7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Xmind's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mind Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xmind ships an update every 10 days, Mind Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Xmind versus Mind Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXmindMind Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size683 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXmind Ltd.翔 崔

Customer experience

Xmind

All ratings6,983 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.7%

Mind Map

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Xmind

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Mind Map

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 💡 Excellent value for one-time purchase
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • ✨ Many pleasing themes
  • 🔄 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 File handling issues (internal sandbox only)
  • 🔍 Lacks a search tool
  • ↔️ Difficulty dragging nodes
  • 🗄️ No option to create multiple 'sheets' within a map
  • 🖱️ Difficulty selecting individual words

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

Mind Map

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • File syncing and handling issues
  • App crashes when switching windows or being covered by another app
  • App continues to load without opening a map
  • Entries are not saved
  • App closes unexpectedly and is difficult to relaunch
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  • App does not save progress
  • Occasional crashes
  • App closes unexpectedly, losing work

Requested features

14 requests
  • Search tool for specific words/sentences
  • Ability to drag nodes around
  • Create multiple 'sheets' within the same map
  • Dark theme option
  • Edit and arrange nodes in outline mode
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  • Apple Watch app
  • Multiple app icon choices
  • Ability to start editing a node by typing on a hardware keyboard
  • Thinner lines for nodes further from the main node
  • Insert graphical elements (arrows, connectors) to link to other branches
  • Ability to attach files (not just notes and photos)
  • Modify the length and spacing of nodes
  • Support for Latex
  • Directly entered characters when a box is selected

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Xmind

Subscriptions13
  • 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
  • Xmind Pro+ (Quarterly)$30.003 Months
  • 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
2 purchases

Mind Map

Subscriptions1
  • HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • HoodleMind Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Xmind free?
Xmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Map free?
Mind Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xmind or Mind Map?
Mind Map is rated higher. Xmind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Mind Map averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Xmind or Mind Map have ads?
Neither Xmind nor Mind Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xmind or Mind Map?
Xmind ships an update every 10 days, and Mind Map weekly. Most recently, Xmind was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mind Map on October 29, 2026.

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