Comparison

Diagrams Notepad 3 vs Mind Map

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

Head to head
About

Diagrams Notepad 3

Create and sync diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Supports Apple Pencil for drawing and offers collaboration features. Export in various formats.

Highlights
  • Cross-device sync via iCloud
  • Vector-based shapes and connectors
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Diagram sharing and collaboration
  • Export to PDF, PNG, JPEG
  • Unlimited diagram size
Features
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NEW - Create diagrams on iPhone, iPad and Mac and sync them together! New Design - Pencil Support - Folders - File Export/Import - Markup Editing - UML Class Editor and more... Create quickly and creatively wonderful diagrams and notes, flowcharts, mind maps, pinboards, organigrams, software models and AWS diagrams on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Sync your diagrams optionally and automatically between all iOS and macOS devices. Add shapes, connectors, images, drawings and weblinks. Draw shapes and connectors, take notes and add markup with Apple Pencil or a finger. Share diagrams and collaborate on them with other users through iCloud. Key features • Automatic sync using iCloud between your iOS and macOS devices • Vector based shapes and connectors • Color themes and styles for the entire diagram • Drag and drop (on iPad) or copy and paste to insert graphics, photos or URLs (rich links) from other apps directly to the diagram • Drawing shapes and connectors with Apple Pencil or a finger • Undo and redo all changes • Export diagrams as vector PDF documents or PNG or JPEG images • Diagram iCloud sharing and collaboration with your team or friends • Designed for iOS and iCloud The app uses iCloud to optionally and automatically sync diagrams between your iOS and macOS devices. You can also share your diagrams and collaborate on them with other users. • Diagrams without size limits The diagram automatically resizes to fit your content as you add more shapes. You can add shapes from any side of the diagram. • Each diagram has its own style Your recently used color styles, shapes and connectors will be saved separately for each diagram. • Replace shapes and connectors at any time Replace any selected shapes in the diagram with another shape from the toolbar or with an image or web-link from the clipboard. The existing text and connections of connectors will not change. • Free version with all functions Download the free version of the application and try out all the features. You can add and edit two diagrams with a limited number of shapes in each diagram. Upgrading to an unlimited number of diagrams and shapes is possible through an In-App Purchase. • We are looking forward to your feedback If you enjoy using the Diagrams Notepad app, please add a rating or write a review on the App Store. If you have further questions or suggestions about the app, please send us an e-mail to: info@diagrams-notepad.com Thank you for using the Diagrams Notepad app!

About

Mind Map

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
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HoodleMind is a mind mapping tool that allows you to create beautiful mind maps intuitively and effortlessly. Start using HoodleMind to capture and organize ideas and information, it can be used for several purposes, including: - Brainstorming and ideation - Taking notes - Studying for an exam - Planning an event - Project planning and management - And more… HoodleMind has many built-in light and dark themes to use and it also provides many options to format elements, such as nodes and connections. For nodes, you can add associated content, for example, notes, links, attachments and images, and you can also add tasks to nodes to turn them into a todo list. All your documents are stored in the iCloud and they are automatically synced across all your devices. You can also collaborate on documents in real time. You can export documents as PNG/PDF/OPML files. If you have any questions, please drop us a line (hoodlemind@aliyun.com).

Screenshots

Diagrams Notepad 34 screens
Mind Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mind Map at 4.9 against Diagrams Notepad 3's 3.5. Mind Map also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Diagrams Notepad 3's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Diagrams Notepad 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Map holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diagrams Notepad 3 has 52 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Diagrams Notepad 3's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mind Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diagrams Notepad 3 ships an update monthly, Mind Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Diagrams Notepad 3 versus Mind Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiagrams Notepad 3Mind Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (52 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews69.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersunata UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)翔 崔

Customer experience

Diagrams Notepad 3

All ratings51 ratings
Positive62.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative52.4%

Mind Map

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Diagrams Notepad 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mind Map

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • File syncing and handling issues
  • App crashes when switching windows or being covered by another app
  • App continues to load without opening a map
  • Entries are not saved
  • App closes unexpectedly and is difficult to relaunch
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  • App does not save progress
  • Occasional crashes
  • App closes unexpectedly, losing work

Requested features

14 requests
  • Search tool for specific words/sentences
  • Ability to drag nodes around
  • Create multiple 'sheets' within the same map
  • Dark theme option
  • Edit and arrange nodes in outline mode
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  • Apple Watch app
  • Multiple app icon choices
  • Ability to start editing a node by typing on a hardware keyboard
  • Thinner lines for nodes further from the main node
  • Insert graphical elements (arrows, connectors) to link to other branches
  • Ability to attach files (not just notes and photos)
  • Modify the length and spacing of nodes
  • Support for Latex
  • Directly entered characters when a box is selected

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diagrams Notepad 3

One-time1
  • Unlimited number of diagrams$22.99
2 purchases

Mind Map

Subscriptions1
  • HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • HoodleMind Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Diagrams Notepad 3 free?
Diagrams Notepad 3 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, Diagrams Notepad 3 or Mind Map?
Mind Map is rated higher. Diagrams Notepad 3 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Mind Map averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Diagrams Notepad 3 or Mind Map have ads?
Neither Diagrams Notepad 3 nor Mind Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diagrams Notepad 3 or Mind Map?
Diagrams Notepad 3 ships an update monthly, and Mind Map weekly. Most recently, Diagrams Notepad 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mind Map on November 3, 2026.

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