# OmniPlan 4 vs MindNode

The clearest difference is rating: MindNode at 4.6 against OmniPlan 4's 3.9. MindNode also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 24%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). OmniPlan 4's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniPlan 4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MindNode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindNode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindNode has 305 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of OmniPlan 4's written reviews are positive against 48% of MindNode's.

OmniPlan 4 ships an update every 2 months, MindNode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniPlan 4 | MindNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniplan-4/id1460319993/reviews) | **[4.6 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnode-mind-map-and-outline/id6446116532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **305** |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [IdeasOnCanvas GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/312220105) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniPlan 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniplan-4/id1460319993)

This app offers robust project management capabilities, allowing users to view, edit, and organize complex projects. It provides tools for tracking progress, managing teams, and improving workflows with features like automatic scheduling and critical path highlighting.

**Highlights:** Automatic project scheduling, Resource leveling, Team collaboration, Critical path highlighting, Interactive Gantt timeline, Network diagram view

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Legacy Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Free Upgrade to v4 Pro | Free | one-time |
| Free Upgrade to v4 Standard | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to v4 Standard | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v4 Pro | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $199.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $399.99 | one-time |


### MindNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnode-mind-map-and-outline/id6446116532)

Visualize and organize your thoughts with an infinite canvas for mind mapping and a linear structure for outlining. Collaborate in real-time with others and access your projects across all your Apple devices. A free editor is available, with an optional subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas mind mapping, Linear outlining view, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization, Notes and visual tags, Import and export options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful brainstorming features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌟 Excellent for organizing thoughts and ideas
- 🌍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive file management
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of folder organization
- 🔙 Missing key features from classic version
- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Text rendering issues
- Syncing problems across devices
- Incompatibility with older hardware

**Requested features**

- Add folder structure for organizing mind maps
- Restore manual layout and positioning options
- Bring back Apple Watch support
- Improve export and integration with other apps
- Provide more customization options for themes and formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniPlan 4 free?

OmniPlan 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MindNode free?

MindNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OmniPlan 4 or MindNode?

MindNode is rated higher. OmniPlan 4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MindNode averages 4.6 from 305 ratings.

### Do OmniPlan 4 or MindNode have ads?

Neither OmniPlan 4 nor MindNode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniPlan 4 or MindNode?

OmniPlan 4 ships an update every 2 months, and MindNode fortnightly. Most recently, OmniPlan 4 was updated on September 21, 2026 and MindNode on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*