Comparison

DayBook's vs MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

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

Head to head
About

DayBook's

Features
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Still waters run deep, huh? Remember those traditional diaries? Just you, a pen and a pad of paper to put whatever crosses your mind on… Whatever is troubling you, whatever (and whoever? ;)) you look forward to. What about your your dreams? Any thoughts you have difficulty telling even your best buds? If you are one of those who like to keep it simple and have no intention whatsoever of publishing their most private stuff on social media, you’re in luck, because that's exactly what DayBook‘s is: just a traditional diary fully adapted to the current times. Simple and 100% private, with DayBook‘s, and its elegant and uncomplicated design you'll love writing anything that happens to you in your everyday life, and in a surprisingly simple way. Main Features • Add as many DayBooks as you want. There are no limits. • Add Books inside Books. • Add images to your entries. • Differents Colors for diaries. • Dark Mode Support. • Receive notifications every year for your entries. • Sync all your DayBook‘s, Day‘s and DeepDay‘s with iCloud on all your compatible devices. • Trackpad/Mouse Support. • Keyboard shortcuts for easy use with external keyboards. Keyboard Shortcuts - General: • ⌘ + X -> Close the current window - DayBook‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DayBook • ⌘ + , -> Open settings • ⌘ + Right Arrow -> Next Book • ⌘ + Left Arrow -> Back to First DayBook - MyDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new Day - DeppDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DeepDay

About

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

This tool helps writers, creators, and thinkers organize ideas into structured plans. It offers a minimalist interface for brainstorming, task breakdown, and visual thought organization without complex tutorials. Your data remains private and stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface for easy use
  • AI suggestions for overcoming blocks
  • Advanced to-do list with subtasks
  • Customizable visual elements
  • Offline and private data storage
  • Share maps as images
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Think clearly. Write better. Plan smarter. MindExtend is your lightweight mind mapping tool for writers, creators, and thinkers who want to turn messy ideas into structured plans — without the overwhelm. Whether you’re writing essays, planning videos, outlining blog posts, or structuring your week, MindExtend helps you stay clear and productive. With just enough features to get things done (and none to slow you down), you can brainstorm freely, break down tasks into subtasks, and organize your thoughts visually — all without needing a tutorial. COMMON USE CASES: • Writers Outline blog posts, scripts, or essays in a visual map. Restructure sections with drag-and-drop. View how it flows. Beat writer’s block. • Task Planners Use MindExtend as a structured to-do list. Break big goals into actionable steps, visually grouped by topic or priority. • Content Creators & Students Organize ideas, notes, and study material in a way that’s easy to remember — and easy to share. • Quick Capture for Chaotic Thinkers Drop thoughts onto the canvas without worrying about layout. MindExtend places and connects them for you. FEATURES: • Minimalist interface, maximum flow • Smart AI suggestions to help you break through blocks • Advanced to-do list features with subtasks and structure • Customize fonts, node shapes, and gradient backgrounds • Offline and private — no servers, no tracking, no syncing • Share your mind maps as images to social media or tools like Notion PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN Your maps are stored on-device. No tracking, no cookies, no cloud. Your ideas stay yours. Privacy Policy: https://redsprint.co.uk/mindex/privacy Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping at Free against DayBook's's $2.99. MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). DayBook's's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping is free to download; DayBook's costs $2.99 up front. MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DayBook's asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayBook's ships an update every 6 weeks, MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DayBook's versus MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayBook'sMindExtend Visual Mind Mapping
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar PachecoRedsprint Ltd

In-app purchases

None

DayBook's

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99

Questions

Is DayBook's free?
DayBook's costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping free?
MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayBook's or MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping have ads?
Neither DayBook's nor MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayBook's or MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping?
DayBook's ships an update every 6 weeks, and MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping fortnightly. Most recently, DayBook's was updated on September 10, 2026 and MindExtend Visual Mind Mapping on September 10, 2026.

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