# Craft vs MindNode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Craft at 85% against MindNode's 48%. Craft also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 316) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Craft sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft has 6.6K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Craft's written reviews are positive against 48% of MindNode's.

Craft ships an update every 10 days, MindNode every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Craft | MindNode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-notes-documents-ai/id1487937127/reviews)** | [4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnode-mind-map-and-outline/id6446116532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 316 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 344 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craft Docs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487937126) | [IdeasOnCanvas GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/312220105) |

## What reviewers say

### Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-notes-documents-ai/id1487937127)

This app helps you organize your thoughts, manage tasks, and boost productivity with an AI assistant. Create structured documents, plan your day, and connect with other tools for a seamless workflow across all your devices.

**Highlights:** AI Assistant for research and writing, Structured document creation, Native task management system, Daily notes and calendar view, Offline access and sync, Integrations with other tools

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy - Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Subscription | $59.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Subscription | $95.99 | per year |
| Legacy - Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| Business Monthly Subscription | $299.00 | per month |
| Team Annual Subscription | $599.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Absolutely amazing
- 👍 Beautiful, clean, simple, increasingly powerful
- 👍 Fantastic Essential App
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Seamless sync between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Crashes after recent update
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (e.g. font size)
- 🔍 Inconsistent and confusing UI conventions
- 🔍 Lack of basic features like tags and tables

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using voice control dictation
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging notes
- Exporting to PDF creates blank first page

**Requested features**

- Add support for tables and columns
- Implement tagging system for better organization
- Improve text editing and formatting options
- Integrate with more third-party apps and services
- Add graph view for visualizing note connections


### 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 Craft free?

Craft 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, Craft or MindNode?

Craft is rated higher. Craft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while MindNode averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

### Do Craft or MindNode have ads?

Neither Craft nor MindNode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Craft or MindNode?

Craft ships an update every 10 days, and MindNode every 2 weeks. Most recently, Craft was updated on October 13, 2026 and MindNode on October 13, 2026.

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