Comparison

Concept Mapping vs TouchMind

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

Head to head
About

Concept Mapping

Organize thoughts and plan projects with powerful concept maps. Visualize ideas, connect related concepts, and structure information more effectively than traditional notes. Share your creations and easily search your organized web of knowledge.

Highlights
  • Organize ideas with concept maps
  • Connect related concepts
  • Visualize ideas and information
  • Plan projects effectively
  • Brainstorming tool
  • Add resources (links, images, video)
  • Searchable knowledge graph
Features
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Think more clearly and structure your ideas with powerful concept maps in Gloow. Plan projects, prepare presentations, brainstorm ideas, build stories, or even learn languages. Connect the dots with Gloow. Gloow can help you: * Think more clearly * Organize ideas more easily than written notes * Connect related concepts * Craft stories * Visualize ideas * Plan your projects more effectively * Brainstorm * Create beautiful mind maps and concept maps In Gloow, your ideas, called “nodes”, link together. You can connect one node to any other. There is no limit on the number of connections each node can have. This creates an organized web of information that you visualize, browse, and search. This structure is also known as a knowledge graph. Whether it’s a simple plan or a complex project, Gloow connects the dots between your information, ideas, and thoughts. Features: * Share your ideas with friends and family * Easily search your ideas and notes * Colour-scheming * Add resources (links, images, video) to your thoughts * Search the web for resources * Share resources from browsers straight into the app * Switch between a mind map and list view * No ads All features in Gloow are free to use up to a certain data limit. There is the option to upgrade to a subscription in the app for unlimited data.

About

TouchMind

This app offers a versatile platform for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on a smooth, paper-like handwriting experience. It supports various drawing methods, efficient mind map creation, and seamless synchronization across devices. Users can export their work in multiple formats for easy sharing and management.

Highlights
  • Smooth handwriting experience on iPad
  • Diversified background selection
  • Efficient mind map creation
  • Unlimited drawing board function
  • Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone)
  • Rich brush functions with color matching
  • Export to TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG
Features
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Explore unlimited creative space and embark on a brand new journey of thinking with TMind (TouchMind) Dear users, have you ever been troubled by not being able to find an ideal mind mapping software? Do you desire a platform where you can freely express your creativity? Now, the all-new version of TMind brings a heavyweight update, with the launch of the handwriting board function, bringing you an unprecedented experience in brain mapping creation! [Highlights of handwriting board functions] -Smooth handwriting experience: We have optimized the handwriting board function specifically for iPad users, allowing your creations to be as smooth and effortless as writing on paper. Strong Brain Mapping Function -Diversified background selection: We have added multiple whiteboard canvas backgrounds to meet your recording needs in different scenarios, making your mind map more colorful. -Efficient Brain Map Creation: By optimizing algorithms, we have increased the speed of creating mind maps, making it more efficient and convenient for you to organize and plan your thoughts. -Unlimited recording method: In addition to traditional mind maps, we also support unlimited drawing board function, allowing you to freely draw Cornell notes, fishbone diagrams, graphic charts, etc., and switch between multiple recording methods. -Synchronization function: We support dual end synchronization between iPad and iPhone, allowing you to view and record important information anytime and anywhere, achieving seamless connection. -Rich brush functions: Our pencil case provides multiple brush options and supports free color matching. In the future, we will continue to expand the types and functions of brushes to bring you a more convenient drawing experience. -File export: In order to facilitate your sharing and management of your records, we support exporting to various file formats such as TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG, etc. Co creation with users 【 Contact Us 】 Please contact us via email Tmind_Official@163.com Join us for a mental collision! [Membership Introduction and Usage Rules] 1、 Instructions for Permanent and Subscription Membership Services 1. Membership Services: Permanent membership (membership validity period permanent) IPad+iPhone permanent membership (membership validity period on iPad+iPhone devices is permanent) 2. Membership prices The permanent membership price is 46 The price for iPad+iPhone permanent membership is 20 2、 Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription service: TMind Pro Continuous Package Year (Year) TMind Pro Continuous Monthly Package (Month) 2. Subscription price: The price of TMind Pro's annual continuous package is 14.99 per year TMind Pro continuous monthly (monthly) product price is 4/month 3. TMind Pro Benefits: During the membership period, unlimited creation of whiteboard mind maps, unlimited use of all theme templates, support for inserting image functions, etc 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account 5. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful charging, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 6. Turn off the service: You can go to "iTunes Store and App Store" in "Settings" on your iPhone, click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and manage the automatic subscription service. If you want to cancel, you can turn it off 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 7. Subscription Service Agreement: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-7aca7f431aaf45509132034f3bdde091 8. Privacy Policy: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-6874f33f3cc6440586b521dc72b5c9c6?pvs=4

Screenshots

Concept Mapping4 screens
TouchMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchMind at every 2 weeks against Concept Mapping's every 2 months. TouchMind also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Concept Mapping's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Concept Mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Concept Mapping ships an update every 2 months, TouchMind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Concept Mapping versus TouchMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConcept MappingTouchMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebulae GCV红霞 鲁

Customer experience

Concept Mapping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TouchMind

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

Concept Mapping

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TouchMind

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Handwriting breaks midway
  • Files disappear
  • Content disappears
  • Images disappear
  • Frequent lagging
Show 4 more
  • New node shortcut is inconvenient
  • Handwriting board shows instructions repeatedly
  • New and theme keys sometimes fail
  • Crashes on iPhone 13 iOS 15.6

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add night mode
  • More branch and shape line styles
  • Insert images into handwriting area
  • Add attached notes or comments
  • Long press to change line to straight line
Show 8 more
  • Summarize multiple mind maps or mind map squares
  • Improve interaction, e.g., not popping up handwriting board when cell has text
  • Settings button should auto-collapse
  • Add text grouping function
  • Add AI branch addition function
  • Adapt for Pencil Pro
  • Add pen color and thickness options
  • Sync function

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Concept Mapping

Subscriptions3
  • Gloow Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Gloow Early Bird Subscriptions$5.993 Months
  • Gloow Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
9 purchases

TouchMind

Subscriptions4
  • TMind Pro (Quarterly)3 Months trial$7.993 Months
  • TMInd VIP按月订阅$9.001 Month
  • TMind Pro (Annually)$14.991 Year
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  • TMind VIP 按年订阅$27.001 Year
One-time5
  • Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone$19.99
  • Three Years VIP$19.99
  • Feedback upgrade$22.99
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  • Five-year membership$22.99
  • TMind 永久会员$39.99

Questions

Is Concept Mapping free?
Concept Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TouchMind free?
TouchMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Concept Mapping or TouchMind have ads?
Neither Concept Mapping nor TouchMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Concept Mapping or TouchMind?
Concept Mapping ships an update every 2 months, and TouchMind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Concept Mapping was updated on November 3, 2026 and TouchMind on November 7, 2026.

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