Comparison

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) vs Infoplane

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

Head to head
About

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

Organize and expand your knowledge with an AI-powered mind mapping tool. Create interconnected information networks, engage in AI conversations for insights, and automatically generate mind maps from discussions. Supports web access and data import/export.

Highlights
  • AI-powered mind mapping
  • Personalized AI chat
  • Automatic mind map generation
  • Weblink sharing and Open Graph integration
  • Google Knowledge Graph integration
  • Offline access and synchronization
  • OPML import/export
Features
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Organize your knowledge through mind mapping and create your personal mind library. Instead of carving knowledge into your brain’s neurons by repeating it over and over, why not persist it as a mind map in an information network? Only once and without the risk of losing it. Starting from a central node, mindlib enables you to save, relate, and compare information. Knowledge is displayed in a mind map-like style, where everything is interconnectable—just like your mind. Engage in dynamic conversations with your personal AI to explore, refine, and expand your knowledge. The AI-Chat in mindlib is uniquely tailored to your knowledge base, intelligently searching through your stored insights to provide context-aware answers that are grounded in your own curated information. AI-generated insights can be automatically transformed into structured mind maps, eliminating the need for manual organization and research. Instead of arranging content yourself, simply engage in a natural conversation, and let mindlib handle the structuring. This allows you to effortlessly expand your knowledge while keeping it well-organized and interconnected. To support knowledge organization, mindlib can be a share goal for your weblinks, uses Open Graph to pull information from URLs, and integrates the Google Knowledge Graph to discover relevant entities. A search function, list view, and graphical mind map navigation enable you to quickly access your knowledge and explore new connections. mindlib stores your mind maps locally and synchronizes with a server, ensuring your knowledge is always available—even when offline. The app supports the OPML format for importing and exporting information, allowing easy exchange with other mind mapping applications and creating backups. Use the web application version to access mindlib from your desktop at app.mindlib.de. The free version allows up to 100 pieces of information. Upgrade to a monthly or yearly subscription for unlimited knowledge storage. Once your subscription ends, your existing data remains available and synchronized across all devices. Terms of Use: https://app.mindlib.de/eula/en

About

Infoplane

This app helps you remember and organize small, important pieces of information. It offers a simple interface for quick retrieval and supports organization through tags, categories, and stacks. Information can be synced privately across your devices via iCloud and accessed through Spotlight and Siri.

Highlights
  • Clear User Interface
  • Tag-based Search
  • Organize using Stacks
  • Filtering by Category
  • Links & Attachments
  • Markdown Support
  • Spotlight Integration
  • Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Infoplane (formerly Infos) remembers everything, so you don't have to. From your partner's social security number to the seasonal settings for your heating, Infoplane stores all the little pieces of information you have been struggling to organize. You can manage up to 10 infos for free -- unlock unlimited infos with your choice of a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. ALL YOUR INFOS There are a lot of small infos that do not really "fit" anywhere: your kids health insurance policy numbers, the license key for your favorite Mac app, you name it. Infoplane was created to let you store these information pieces in a fast and intuitive way while providing only minimal ways (tags, stacks, categories) to organize them -- keeping things intentionally simple. QUICK INFOS SEARCH Infoplane's super simple user interface is optimized for efficient access to information: the search bar is always on top allowing you to quickly search for text and tags (using a keyboard shortcut on your iPad) -- optionally narrowed down via the categories filter. In addition, Infoplane uses Core Spotlight to index information making it possible to find infos also via Spotlight and Siri. SMART & SIRI-ENABLED Every time you look up an info we let Siri know (of course only if you allow it and Siri is enabled). Over time this will allow Siri to suggest some infos proactively based on the time of day, your current location, or other usage patterns. Additionally we support Siri Shortcuts allowing you to automate your information-based workflows in an easy way. PRIVATELY SYNCED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Infoplane uses Apple's secure iCloud to sync your infos across all your devices. This ensures a high level of privacy and there is no need for a separate account. Simply switch on "iCloud" in the General preferences view of the app on each device you want to have synced. KEY FEATURES - Clear User Interface. Optimized for quickly retrieving and adding short infos - Tag-based Search. Search smarter by using tags in your info notes - Organize using Stacks. Consolidate related infos into simple stacks - Filtering by Category. Use categories for narrowing search queries and for coloring info cards - Links & Attachments. Enrich your infos optionally with link and file attachments - Markdown. Use Markdown to bring more structure into your short notes - Spotlight Integration. Your infos also show up in the built-in Spotlight search - Siri Shortcuts. Supports Siri Shortcuts for easy automation of repetitive workflows - Keyboard Shortcuts. Work more efficiently on your iPad using keyboard shortcuts - URL Scheme API. Simple URL scheme-based API, e.g., for creating new infos from other apps - Syncing via iCloud. Transparent syncing via Apple's iCloud -- no separate account needed - Privacy by Design. Your infos stay on your devices and on your iCloud account only TERMS OF USE Infoplane uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)4 screens
Infoplane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Infoplane at 4.4 against mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)'s 3.5. mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Infoplane sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infoplane holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Infoplane's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) ships an update every 6 weeks, Infoplane every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) versus Infoplane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermindlib (Mind Map, Notes)Infoplane
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarsten KlaffkeElemental Tools GmbH

Customer experience

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Infoplane

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

mindlib (Mind Map, Notes)

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full Version Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
3 purchases

Infoplane

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Infos7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Infos7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Infos$29.99

Questions

Is mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) free?
mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infoplane free?
Infoplane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) or Infoplane?
Infoplane is rated higher. mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Infoplane averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) or Infoplane have ads?
Neither mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) nor Infoplane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) or Infoplane?
mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) ships an update every 6 weeks, and Infoplane every 3 months. Most recently, mindlib (Mind Map, Notes) was updated on September 11, 2026 and Infoplane on August 18, 2026.

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