Comparison

BaseMind vs Stylus Labs Write Pro

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

Stylus Labs Write Pro

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent handwriting selection and editing tools
  • Reflow handwritten text with insert space tool
  • Create handwritten links and bookmarks
  • Non-proprietary SVG file format export
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Split view for multi-document work
  • PDF export
Features
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Write is an open-source application with a unique set of tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, plus all the usual features of a vector drawing application. Write is perfect for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching. MODERN DOCUMENT HANDLING * uses standard Apple document browser for completely flexible file organization * supports iCloud and all other cloud services that integrate with the Files app * non-proprietary SVG file format can be opened in other vector graphics apps and web browsers UNIQUE TOOLS FOR HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS * intelligent tools to select, erase, and move writing * reflow handwritten text with the insert space tool * create bookmarks labeled with handwriting * create handwritten links to bookmarks and websites * save clippings for easy pasting into any document * unlimited undo/redo jog dial * split view: work on two documents or two parts of the same document STANDARD NOTE-TAKING AND DRAWING TOOLS * Apple Pencil support * insert images (and vector content as SVG) * cut, copy, paste, move, scale, and rotate selections * cut, copy, and paste pages within and between documents * customize and save pens * customize page size, color, and ruling * pages can grow automatically when writing nears edge * PDF export Website: https://www.styluslabs.com Source: https://github.com/styluslabs/Write FAQ: https://www.styluslabs.com/faq Support: support@styluslabs.com

Screenshots

BaseMind4 screens
Stylus Labs Write Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stylus Labs Write Pro at 77% against BaseMind's 0%. Stylus Labs Write Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). BaseMind's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99). 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 Stylus Labs Write Pro $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BaseMind ships an update every 16 months, Stylus Labs Write Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BaseMind versus Stylus Labs Write Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseMindStylus Labs Write Pro
Price$4.99 — better$8.99
Rating—4.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimo VirokannasMatthew White

Customer experience

BaseMind

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

Stylus Labs Write Pro

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

None

BaseMind

No in-app purchases

None

Stylus Labs Write Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BaseMind free?
BaseMind costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?
Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BaseMind or Stylus Labs Write Pro have ads?
Neither BaseMind nor Stylus Labs Write Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BaseMind or Stylus Labs Write Pro?
BaseMind ships an update every 16 months, and Stylus Labs Write Pro every 4 months. Most recently, BaseMind was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stylus Labs Write Pro on September 24, 2026.

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