# ThinkSpace vs Mind Map

The clearest difference is rating: Mind Map at 4.9 against ThinkSpace's 4.3. Mind Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (70% vs 54%). ThinkSpace's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThinkSpace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Mind Map holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkSpace has 273 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of ThinkSpace's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mind Map's.

ThinkSpace ships an update monthly, Mind Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThinkSpace | Mind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkspace-mind-map-and-notes/id1335574515/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-hoodlemind/id1535574338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) | [翔 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/974649822) |

## What reviewers say

### ThinkSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkspace-mind-map-and-notes/id1335574515)

This app is a powerful thinking tool that supports creative workflows with an intuitive interface and various thinking methods. It offers features like handwritten notes, unlimited canvases, idea generation frameworks, and real-time collaboration to aid brainstorming and idea structuring.

**Highlights:** Handwritten sticky notes, Unlimited canvas sizes, Idea generation frameworks, Real-time sharing, Mind mapping, Diagram creation, AI brainstorming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThinkSpace Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| ThinkSpace Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative freeform mind-mapping with infinite canvas
- ✏️ Excellent Apple Pencil integration and handwriting support
- 🎨 Flexible and creative brainstorming capabilities
- 📋 Multiple thinking frameworks and templates included
- 👍 Intuitive sticky note-like interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezing
- ⚠️ Data loss issues after subscription or app updates
- 💸 Aggressive paywall with limited free tier
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection policies
- 😕 Steep learning curve and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Data disappears after upgrading to paid version
- Canvas fails to load with many items
- Text boxes become uneditable
- Grouped items move unexpectedly when resizing

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Dark mode theme
- Better palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Folder/project organization system
- Ability to delete canvases easily


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThinkSpace free?

ThinkSpace 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, ThinkSpace or Mind Map?

Mind Map is rated higher. ThinkSpace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Mind Map averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do ThinkSpace or Mind Map have ads?

Neither ThinkSpace nor Mind Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThinkSpace or Mind Map?

ThinkSpace ships an update monthly, and Mind Map weekly. Most recently, ThinkSpace was updated on September 19, 2026 and Mind Map on September 29, 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.*