Comparison

BaseMind vs iWriter 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BaseMind

This tool revolutionizes note-taking and data organization with an intuitive interface. Create expansive mind maps with customizable elements and freehand drawing capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with iCloud Drive for effortless data management.

Highlights
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Infinite depth mind maps
  • Customizable colors and pen widths
  • Manual node organization
  • Freehand drawing
  • iCloud Drive support
Features
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BaseMind is a next-generation mind mapping tool! It will completely change the way you take notes and organize data. Features: • Extremely friendly and intuitive user interface • Mind maps of infinite depth • Multiple colors and pen widths • Colors adapt to light / dark modes • Easy, manual node organization by just tapping and dragging • Map node reparenting • Freehand drawing • Retain orientation of freehand nodes even when reorganizing and reparenting • Full iCloud Drive support

About

iWriter 2

A minimalist Markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It offers MultiMarkdown support with live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless export to various formats. Organize and manage your documents with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface
  • Full MultiMarkdown support with live preview
  • Syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Seamless export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, LaTeX
  • Built-in document manager with search
  • Rebuilt with TextKit 2 for enhanced performance
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iWriter 2 is an elegant and minimalist Markdown text editor designed for distraction-free writing. # iWriter 2 is the next generation of the beloved iWriter text editor. "Simple & beautiful" App Store Review, 2019 "Terrific Writing and Notes App" App Store Review, 2015 "Great simple text editor" App Store Review, 2014 Immerse yourself in a minimalist writing environment designed to enhance focus and productivity. Say hello to structured, professional documents that effortlessly transform your ideas. ## MultiMarkdown Support iWriter 2 is a full-featured Markdown editor built for precision and flexibility. - MultiMarkdown support with live preview and syntax highlighting. - Wikilinks and Wiki-Embeds for connected notes. - Task lists and code blocks made simple. - Keyboard shortcuts for fast inline formatting. ## Built-in Document Manager A built-in document manager that lets you easily organize, browse, and manage all your files in one place — complete with powerful document search to quickly find exactly what you need. ## Rebuilt with TextKit 2 iWriter 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up using Apple’s modern TextKit 2 framework, delivering faster performance, smoother scrolling, and a more responsive writing experience. ## Multiple Export Options A refined, user-friendly interface designed for focus and productivity, offering intuitive formatting options and seamless export to multiple formats including HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX (Microsoft Word), and LaTeX. ## LaTeX and Mermaid Diagrams iWriter 2 offers LaTeX syntax highlighting, making complex math expressions easy to read and edit as you write. It also supports Mermaid diagrams, letting you create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using simple text-based syntax. Both integrate seamlessly into your Markdown workflow, keeping technical writing and visual documentation in one place. --- Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://serpensoft.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

BaseMind4 screens
iWriter 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWriter 2 at 40% against BaseMind's 0%. iWriter 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). BaseMind's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BaseMind costs $4.99 and iWriter 2 $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BaseMind ships an update every 16 months, iWriter 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BaseMind versus iWriter 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseMindiWriter 2
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating—4.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimo VirokannasSerpensoft Group

Customer experience

BaseMind

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iWriter 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

BaseMind

No in-app purchases

None

iWriter 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BaseMind free?
BaseMind costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iWriter 2 free?
iWriter 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BaseMind or iWriter 2 have ads?
Neither BaseMind nor iWriter 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BaseMind or iWriter 2?
BaseMind ships an update every 16 months, and iWriter 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, BaseMind was updated on September 12, 2026 and iWriter 2 on September 17, 2026.

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