Comparison

Diagrams Notepad 3 vs MindNest

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

MindNest

Features
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Mind Nest turns your ideas into visual mind maps that grow with you. Whether you're studying for exams, planning a project, or organizing your thoughts, Mind Nest gives you a powerful canvas to capture and connect ideas — then helps you actually remember them. CREATE BEAUTIFUL MIND MAPS Choose from 5 layout styles — Tree, Radial, Timeline, Fishbone, and Org Chart — to visualize your ideas the way that makes sense to you. Drag and drop nodes, sketch directly on the canvas, or use the outline editor for quick text entry. LEARN SMARTER, NOT HARDER Built-in spaced repetition (SM-2 algorithm) turns your mind maps into a personal study system. Create flashcards from any branch, track your mastery with detailed analytics, identify weak topics, and build knowledge paths that guide you through complex subjects step by step. MULTIPLE WAYS TO VIEW YOUR WORK Switch between Canvas, Outline, Story Mode, Presentation, Flashcards, Task Board, and Timeline views — all from the same map. Compare branches side by side or merge them with the built-in merge assistant. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Your maps sync securely to the cloud so you can pick up right where you left off on any device. Offline-first design means you can work without internet and sync when you're ready. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock cloud sync, rich PDF export, analytics dashboard, knowledge paths, and more with a Mind Nest Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://aboelnasr.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://aboelnasr.net/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Diagrams Notepad 34 screens
MindNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindNest at every 2 days against Diagrams Notepad 3's monthly. MindNest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Diagrams Notepad 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diagrams Notepad 3 ships an update monthly, MindNest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Diagrams Notepad 3 versus MindNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiagrams Notepad 3MindNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersunata UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Mohammad Aboelnasr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diagrams Notepad 3

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

MindNest

Subscriptions2
  • Mind Nest Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Mind Nest Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Diagrams Notepad 3 free?
Diagrams Notepad 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindNest free?
MindNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diagrams Notepad 3 or MindNest have ads?
Neither Diagrams Notepad 3 nor MindNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diagrams Notepad 3 or MindNest?
Diagrams Notepad 3 ships an update monthly, and MindNest every 2 days. Most recently, Diagrams Notepad 3 was updated on October 14, 2026 and MindNest on October 10, 2026.

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