Comparison

WriteMapper 2 vs MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

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

Head to head
About

WriteMapper 2

This app helps overcome writer's block by transforming mind maps into structured text documents. It offers a distraction-free writing mode and seamless integration with iOS features for an optimized iPad experience.

Highlights
  • Visual mind mapping for writing structure
  • Brainstorming to overcome writer's block
  • Distraction-free writing mode
  • Export to Markdown, HTML, Word, RTF, TXT
  • Drag and drop functionality
  • Integration with iOS Files app
Features
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AS SEEN ON Forbes, Cult of Mac, The Next Web, MakeUseOf, MacAlert!, Apple RSS, Envato Blog, Duct Tape Marketing, AppleBase, GeekZone A WRITEMAP OUTLINE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS WriteMapper was built to leverage the visual nature of mind maps to give you a bird's-eye view of your writing structure. Just one glance is all it takes for you to get a good feel for the flow of your work. In doing so, you get a comprehensive yet clear picture of what's going on in your content. And, if you need to rearrange your writing sequences or move stuff around, it's as simple as drag and drop. BRAINSTORM YOUR WAY THROUGH WRITER’S BLOCK Ever write down the title, and then face a mental struggle with the rest of the blank page? WriteMapper helps you overcome writer's block by turning your writing process into a brainstorming exercise. This allows you to rapidly and relentlessly generate ideas and points for your writing. Just spend a couple minutes on this quick-fire process, and before you know it, you'll have a fully-formed content structure all ready to go! DISTRACTION-FREE WRITING Each node on the mind map has a content section you can jump in to edit at anytime. Besides being able to style and format your writing however you like, you can also edit the title of this sub-point from this view as well. The distraction-free writing mode helps you shift gears from the all-aspects-considered nature of the mind map outline, to the focused task of detailing the contents of the individual sub-point you're zoomed in on. PLAYS WELL WITH TEAMMATES WriteMapper uses the nested structure of a mind map to automatically create and export a text document for you, right in your computer's file system. You can choose from a variety of file formats, including Markdown, HTML, Microsoft Word, plain text and Rich Text Format. You can then edit the exported document in your text editing app of choice, to give that final draft the polish it needs to bring it to completion. With this supercharged content generation workflow, you'll get your writing done in no time at all! HIGHLY PRAISED "It has the perfect balance of elegance and features, and the text-editor itself is killer."—Charlie Sorrel, Cult of Mac "WriteMapper is such a powerful tool. This workflow is so logical and intuitive."—Michael Levy "Holy graphic design, that's one beautiful interface."—/u/bengiannis ALL THE POWER OF IOS WriteMapper was reworked from the ground up to be deeply integrated with and optimised for an incredible iPad experience. Here’s a couple of features and capabilities which we’ve leveraged from the power of iOS, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, to help you do your best work: 1. Files With the help of the new Files app, you can easily save, sync and access your WriteMaps (.writemap files) across devices. 2. Drag and Drop Magically move text and images from other apps into the distraction-free editor, or rearrange the nodes in your WriteMap by dragging them around. 3. Keyboard Shortcuts Typing is even better on the iPad with an external hardware keyboard; and we’ve made it even easier to keep the typing flow going by integrating multiple handy keyboard shortcuts. 4. Split View You can also have the app open side by side another app with the Split View feature of iOS. No more constant switching between multiple apps! 5. Apple Pencil Support The app also plays nice with your Apple Pencil. It's just another thing that helps make WriteMapper for iPad more versatile, powerful, and natural than ever. WRITEMAPPER ON YOUR OTHER DEVICES Get WriteMapper for your Mac or Windows desktop computer to experience the full power of working on your .writemap files across your devices (sold seperately), accessing your WriteMaps using your preferred cloud syncing service. NEED HELP? Didn’t find what you were looking for, have questions or need help? Get in touch with us or visit our website for an extensive list of support articles which might be able to help.

About

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

This tool helps writers, creators, and thinkers organize ideas into structured plans. It offers a minimalist interface for brainstorming, task breakdown, and visual thought organization without complex tutorials. Your data remains private and stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface for easy use
  • AI suggestions for overcoming blocks
  • Advanced to-do list with subtasks
  • Customizable visual elements
  • Offline and private data storage
  • Share maps as images
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Think clearly. Write better. Plan smarter. MindExtend is your lightweight mind mapping tool for writers, creators, and thinkers who want to turn messy ideas into structured plans — without the overwhelm. Whether you’re writing essays, planning videos, outlining blog posts, or structuring your week, MindExtend helps you stay clear and productive. With just enough features to get things done (and none to slow you down), you can brainstorm freely, break down tasks into subtasks, and organize your thoughts visually — all without needing a tutorial. COMMON USE CASES: • Writers Outline blog posts, scripts, or essays in a visual map. Restructure sections with drag-and-drop. View how it flows. Beat writer’s block. • Task Planners Use MindExtend as a structured to-do list. Break big goals into actionable steps, visually grouped by topic or priority. • Content Creators & Students Organize ideas, notes, and study material in a way that’s easy to remember — and easy to share. • Quick Capture for Chaotic Thinkers Drop thoughts onto the canvas without worrying about layout. MindExtend places and connects them for you. FEATURES: • Minimalist interface, maximum flow • Smart AI suggestions to help you break through blocks • Advanced to-do list features with subtasks and structure • Customize fonts, node shapes, and gradient backgrounds • Offline and private — no servers, no tracking, no syncing • Share your mind maps as images to social media or tools like Notion PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN Your maps are stored on-device. No tracking, no cookies, no cloud. Your ideas stay yours. Privacy Policy: https://redsprint.co.uk/mindex/privacy Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping at 100% against WriteMapper 2's 71%. MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). WriteMapper 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. WriteMapper 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WriteMapper 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of WriteMapper 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WriteMapper 2 ships an update monthly, MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WriteMapper 2 versus MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteMapper 2MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBETTERWEBPAGESRedsprint Ltd

Customer experience

WriteMapper 2

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WriteMapper 2

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full App$19.99
2 purchases

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99

Questions

Is WriteMapper 2 free?
WriteMapper 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping free?
MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WriteMapper 2 or MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping?
MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping is rated higher. WriteMapper 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WriteMapper 2 or MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping have ads?
Neither WriteMapper 2 nor MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WriteMapper 2 or MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping?
WriteMapper 2 ships an update monthly, and MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping fortnightly. Most recently, WriteMapper 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping on October 8, 2026.

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