BaseMind vs iWriter 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intuitive user interface
- Infinite depth mind maps
- Customizable colors and pen widths
- Manual node organization
- Freehand drawing
- iCloud Drive support
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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
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
BaseMind costs $4.99 and iWriter 2 $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | BaseMind | iWriter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simo Virokannas | Serpensoft Group |
Customer experience
BaseMind
iWriter 2
In-app purchases
BaseMind
No in-app purchases
iWriter 2
No in-app purchases








