Comparison

WriteMapper 2 vs mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

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

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About

WriteMapper 2

Transform mind maps into structured text documents for writing and brainstorming. Overcome writer's block with a visual approach to content creation. Offers distraction-free editing and seamless export to various file formats.

Highlights
  • Visual mind mapping for writing structure
  • Brainstorming tool to overcome writer's block
  • Distraction-free writing mode
  • Export to Markdown, HTML, Word, RTF, TXT
  • Drag and drop rearrangement
  • iOS integration including Dark Mode and Haptic Touch
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 "WriteMapper is an invaluable tool for those who write for a living." — Mihir Patkar, MakeUseOf "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 ALL THE POWER OF IOS WriteMapper was reworked from the ground up to be deeply integrated with and optimised for an incredible experience on your iPhone. 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. Dark Mode On iOS 13, dark mode in the app will now sync with the dark mode setting on your device, directly adapting to whatever theme you're currently using. 2. Haptic Touch Use of the Taptic Engine on your device allows WriteMapper to now also deliver haptic feedback upon interaction with elements in the app. 3. Pure Black Theme For iPhones with OLED displays, you can now choose to use a Pure Black dark mode theme instead, which gives a visually stunning effect. 4. Files With the help of the new Files app, you can easily save, sync and access your WriteMaps (.writemap files) across devices. 5. Drag and Drop Rearrange the nodes in your WriteMap by dragging them around, the experience of which is now also accentuated by Taptic Engine feedback. 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 separately), 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

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

Organize and expand your knowledge with an AI-powered mind mapping tool. Create interconnected information networks, engage in AI conversations for insights, and automatically generate mind maps from discussions. Supports web access and data import/export.

Highlights
  • AI-powered mind mapping
  • Personalized AI chat
  • Automatic mind map generation
  • Weblink sharing and Open Graph integration
  • Google Knowledge Graph integration
  • Offline access and synchronization
  • OPML import/export
Features
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Organize your knowledge through mind mapping and create your personal mind library. Instead of carving knowledge into your brain’s neurons by repeating it over and over, why not persist it as a mind map in an information network? Only once and without the risk of losing it. Starting from a central node, mindlib enables you to save, relate, and compare information. Knowledge is displayed in a mind map-like style, where everything is interconnectable—just like your mind. Engage in dynamic conversations with your personal AI to explore, refine, and expand your knowledge. The AI-Chat in mindlib is uniquely tailored to your knowledge base, intelligently searching through your stored insights to provide context-aware answers that are grounded in your own curated information. AI-generated insights can be automatically transformed into structured mind maps, eliminating the need for manual organization and research. Instead of arranging content yourself, simply engage in a natural conversation, and let mindlib handle the structuring. This allows you to effortlessly expand your knowledge while keeping it well-organized and interconnected. To support knowledge organization, mindlib can be a share goal for your weblinks, uses Open Graph to pull information from URLs, and integrates the Google Knowledge Graph to discover relevant entities. A search function, list view, and graphical mind map navigation enable you to quickly access your knowledge and explore new connections. mindlib stores your mind maps locally and synchronizes with a server, ensuring your knowledge is always available—even when offline. The app supports the OPML format for importing and exporting information, allowing easy exchange with other mind mapping applications and creating backups. Use the web application version to access mindlib from your desktop at app.mindlib.de. The free version allows up to 100 pieces of information. Upgrade to a monthly or yearly subscription for unlimited knowledge storage. Once your subscription ends, your existing data remains available and synchronized across all devices. Terms of Use: https://app.mindlib.de/eula/en

Screenshots

WriteMapper 24 screens
mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) at 67% against WriteMapper 2's 25%. WriteMapper 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and rating (3.8 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) sells 3 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

WriteMapper 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of WriteMapper 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WriteMapper 2 ships an update every 2 months, mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WriteMapper 2 versus mindlib (Mind Map, Notes): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteMapper 2mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBETTERWEBPAGESCarsten Klaffke

Customer experience

WriteMapper 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WriteMapper 2

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full App$9.99
3 purchases

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full Version Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$2.99

Questions

Is WriteMapper 2 free?
WriteMapper 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) free?
mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WriteMapper 2 or mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)?
WriteMapper 2 is rated higher. WriteMapper 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do WriteMapper 2 or mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) have ads?
Neither WriteMapper 2 nor mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WriteMapper 2 or mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)?
WriteMapper 2 ships an update every 2 months, and mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) every 6 weeks. Most recently, WriteMapper 2 was updated on September 13, 2026 and mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) on September 11, 2026.

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