# Xmind vs GitMind

The clearest difference is rating: Xmind at 4.8 against GitMind's 3.6. Xmind also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xmind sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month and GitMind sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xmind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmind has 7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Xmind's written reviews are positive against 77% of GitMind'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, GitMind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xmind | GitMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622/reviews)** | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitmind-ai-mind-map-and-notes/id1566810191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 639 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) | [Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254320291) |

## 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


### GitMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitmind-ai-mind-map-and-notes/id1566810191)

This AI-powered tool transforms various content types, including text, videos, and PDFs, into concise summaries and visual mind maps. It offers an AI chatbot, image generator, and collaboration features to enhance productivity and creativity.

**Highlights:** AI content summarization, Text to mind map conversion, AI chatbot and search, AI image generation, Presentation mode, Collaboration and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitMind Monthly Subscription | $9.49 | per month |
| iOS GitMind Pro Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan + 300 Credits | $19.00 | per month |
| iOS GitMind Ultra Monthly | $39.00 | per month |
| GitMind Yearly Subscription | $48.99 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Basic Yearly | $59.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Pro Yearly | $69.00 | per year |
| Yearly Plan + 2000 Credits | $69.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Ultra Yearly | $139.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind 5000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (1000 Credits) - Promo | $20.99 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (1000 Credits) | $25.99 | one-time |
| GitMind思乎3年会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| iOS GitMind 10000 Credits | $35.95 | one-time |
| GitMind (3000 Credits)-Promo | $45.99 | one-time |
| iOS GitMind 20000 Credits | $65.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (5000 credits) - Promo | $69.99 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-Year Plan (Promo) | $79.00 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-year VIP | $79.99 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-Year Plan | $89.00 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (5000 Credits) | $99.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (12000 Credits)-Promo | $139.99 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (12000 Credits) | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xmind free?

Xmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GitMind free?

GitMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xmind or GitMind?

Xmind is rated higher. Xmind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while GitMind averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Xmind or GitMind have ads?

Neither Xmind nor GitMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xmind or GitMind?

Xmind ships an update every 10 days, and GitMind fortnightly. Most recently, Xmind was updated on September 22, 2026 and GitMind on September 24, 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.*