# Xmind vs Mind Map

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Xmind | Mind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-hoodlemind/id1535574338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 683 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) | [翔 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/974649822) |

## 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 |
| Xmind Pro+ (Quarterly) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Mind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-hoodlemind/id1535574338)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| HoodleMind Pro | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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