Xmind vs NexDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
NexDo
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NexDo(下刻)是一款功能完整的离线任务管理工具,专为需要高效管理日常任务的用户设计。核心理念:别等下次,就在下一刻做。所有数据存储在本地设备,无需网络连接。 【任务管理】 • 7种任务类型:今天、明天、本周、指定日期、每天/工作日/每周重复 • 优先级与分类:高/中/低优先级,工作/学习/生活三大分类 • 任务依赖:设置前置/后置关系,前置任务完成后自动通知 • 智能排序:置顶、逾期预警、紧急变色自动排序 • 回收站:误删任务一键恢复 【知识图谱】 • 可视化任务关系网络,支持引用、依赖、父子、标签、日志 6 类关系边 • 悬浮节点自动显示 4 个锚点,拖拽即建立关系 • 使用 [[ 双向链接任务,# 插入层级标签,@ 插入日期,/ 插入格式 【效率工具】 • 番茄钟:25分钟专注计时,自动切换休息,记录每日专注历史 • 甘特图:时间轴可视化任务进度,支持日/周/月/季/年视图 • 日历视图:月视图展示任务分布,点击日期查看当天任务 • 执行日志:6种日志类型记录推进过程、阻碍与里程碑 【智能输入】 • Markdown 编辑器:支持图片/文件附件,实时预览,支持全屏编辑 • 语音输入:中文语音识别,边说边显示识别结果 • OCR 拍照:拍照提取图片中的文字,自动填入任务 【AI 助手(可选)】 • 智能任务拆分:将复杂任务分解为可执行子任务 • 自然语言问答:用日常语言查询任务数据和统计 • 工作报告生成:自动生成日报、周报、月报 • 开放大模型接口:支持 DeepSeek、Ollama 等多种合规大模型接入(需用户自行配置 API Key 与接口地址) 【数据与隐私】 • 完全离线,数据仅存储在本地设备,不上传任何服务器 • 无需联网注册,本地创建账号,数据完全私有 • 支持 Excel 批量导入导出、JSON 完整备份与恢复 • 多用户数据隔离,每个账号数据独立 • 支持账号注销,一键清除所有本地数据
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NexDo at none against Xmind's 13. NexDo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Xmind's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Xmind sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. NexDo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xmind ships an update every 10 days, NexDo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xmind | NexDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 683 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xmind Ltd. | 世杰 赵 |
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
NexDo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Xmind
- 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
NexDo
No in-app purchases









