MapNote2 vs Loose Ends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapNote2
This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.
- Infinite canvas for idea spreading
- Radial thinking support
- Mind mapping
- Brainstorming tool
- Idea sketching
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Using MapNote, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the way the brain works when thinking about ideas is random and radial rather than linear. Traditional notes that need to be written sequentially from left to right are not very suitable for this process. If you use this infinite size notebook application, you can freely spread your ideas from the center of the page, so you can come up with ideas more naturally. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.
Loose Ends
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Still thinking about the reply you owe, the decision you keep postponing, or the project you no longer want to finish? Loose Ends is a calm to-do list for what is still on your mind. Capture it, see where it stands, then finish it, make peace with partial progress, or let it go. CAPTURE IT IN SECONDS Add a quick task or a longer goal. Keep it Open, Waiting, or Parked. See how long it has been there, without overdue warnings or streaks. CHOOSE AN HONEST ENDING Completed, partly done, let go, replaced, or blocked: every ending can stay in your history. Add a reason or a short note so you remember what happened. LEARN FROM YOUR PATTERNS See what closes, what keeps waiting, and how long things stay open. Basic insights and a weekly summary preview are free. Explore a clearly marked sample of the full Weekly Reflection before upgrading. START FREE Capture and close your tasks, view basic insights, and browse your latest 30 closed loops. Older records remain saved on your device. Set an optional weekly check-in reminder, with a day and time that work for you. OPTIONAL LIFETIME PRO One purchase unlocks your full history, Weekly Reflection, private iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets, Face ID app lock, CSV and JSON export, and custom themes. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Loose Ends account. No ads or third-party analytics. Core features work offline; your data stays on your device by default. Private iCloud sync is optional. Start with one thing you have been carrying. Decide what happens next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Loose Ends at Free against MapNote2's $5.99. MapNote2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Loose Ends is free to download; MapNote2 costs $5.99 up front. Loose Ends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapNote2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapNote2 ships an update every 6 months, Loose Ends every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapNote2 | Loose Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoya Enokida | MANOGARAN P |
In-app purchases
MapNote2
No in-app purchases
Loose Ends
- Lifetime Pro$9.99
