Comparison

Concept Mapping vs MindMap

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

MindMap

Features
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MindMapper is a simple and intuitive mind mapping app that helps you organize your ideas and make plans. It's a versatile tool for business, study, or personal projects. With a focus on ease of use, it eliminates complex features and offers a user-friendly design. The intuitive interface allows you to quickly visualize and organize your ideas. You can add as many branches and subtopics as you like, developing your ideas flexibly. With cloud sync, you can access your mind maps anytime, anywhere. It's an essential tool to boost your creativity.

Screenshots

Concept Mapping4 screens
MindMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Concept Mapping at none against MindMap's shown. Concept Mapping also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 MindMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Concept Mapping ships an update every 2 months, MindMap every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Concept Mapping versus MindMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConcept MappingMindMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebulae GCVkota tada

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
2 purchases

MindMap

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Concept Mapping free?
Concept Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindMap free?
MindMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Concept Mapping or MindMap have ads?
MindMap shows ads; Concept Mapping does not.
Which is updated more often, Concept Mapping or MindMap?
Concept Mapping ships an update every 2 months, and MindMap every 5 months. Most recently, Concept Mapping was updated on July 7, 2026 and MindMap on August 27, 2026.

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