Mind Map vs TouchMind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mind Map
Create beautiful mind maps intuitively to capture and organize ideas. Supports brainstorming, note-taking, studying, and project planning. Collaborate in real-time and export in various formats.
- Intuitive mind map creation
- Brainstorming and ideation
- Note-taking and studying
- Project planning and management
- Customizable themes and formatting
- Add notes, links, attachments, and images to nodes
- Real-time collaboration
- Export as PNG, PDF, OPML
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HoodleMind is a mind mapping tool that allows you to create beautiful mind maps intuitively and effortlessly. Start using HoodleMind to capture and organize ideas and information, it can be used for several purposes, including: - Brainstorming and ideation - Taking notes - Studying for an exam - Planning an event - Project planning and management - And more… HoodleMind has many built-in light and dark themes to use and it also provides many options to format elements, such as nodes and connections. For nodes, you can add associated content, for example, notes, links, attachments and images, and you can also add tasks to nodes to turn them into a todo list. All your documents are stored in the iCloud and they are automatically synced across all your devices. You can also collaborate on documents in real time. You can export documents as PNG/PDF/OPML files. If you have any questions, please drop us a line (hoodlemind@aliyun.com).
TouchMind
This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas through mind mapping and freehand drawing. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse backgrounds, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices ensures your thoughts are always accessible.
- Smooth handwriting experience on iPad
- Diversified whiteboard canvas backgrounds
- Efficient mind map creation
- Unlimited drawing board function
- Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone)
- Rich brush options with free color matching
- Export to TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG formats
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Explore unlimited creative space and embark on a brand new journey of thinking with TMind (TouchMind) Dear users, have you ever been troubled by not being able to find an ideal mind mapping software? Do you desire a platform where you can freely express your creativity? Now, the all-new version of TMind brings a heavyweight update, with the launch of the handwriting board function, bringing you an unprecedented experience in brain mapping creation! [Highlights of handwriting board functions] -Smooth handwriting experience: We have optimized the handwriting board function specifically for iPad users, allowing your creations to be as smooth and effortless as writing on paper. Strong Brain Mapping Function -Diversified background selection: We have added multiple whiteboard canvas backgrounds to meet your recording needs in different scenarios, making your mind map more colorful. -Efficient Brain Map Creation: By optimizing algorithms, we have increased the speed of creating mind maps, making it more efficient and convenient for you to organize and plan your thoughts. -Unlimited recording method: In addition to traditional mind maps, we also support unlimited drawing board function, allowing you to freely draw Cornell notes, fishbone diagrams, graphic charts, etc., and switch between multiple recording methods. -Synchronization function: We support dual end synchronization between iPad and iPhone, allowing you to view and record important information anytime and anywhere, achieving seamless connection. -Rich brush functions: Our pencil case provides multiple brush options and supports free color matching. In the future, we will continue to expand the types and functions of brushes to bring you a more convenient drawing experience. -File export: In order to facilitate your sharing and management of your records, we support exporting to various file formats such as TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG, etc. Co creation with users 【 Contact Us 】 Please contact us via email Tmind_Official@163.com Join us for a mental collision! [Membership Introduction and Usage Rules] 1、 Instructions for Permanent and Subscription Membership Services 1. Membership Services: Permanent membership (membership validity period permanent) IPad+iPhone permanent membership (membership validity period on iPad+iPhone devices is permanent) 2. Membership prices The permanent membership price is 46 The price for iPad+iPhone permanent membership is 20 2、 Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription service: TMind Pro Continuous Package Year (Year) TMind Pro Continuous Monthly Package (Month) 2. Subscription price: The price of TMind Pro's annual continuous package is 14.99 per year TMind Pro continuous monthly (monthly) product price is 4/month 3. TMind Pro Benefits: During the membership period, unlimited creation of whiteboard mind maps, unlimited use of all theme templates, support for inserting image functions, etc 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account 5. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful charging, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 6. Turn off the service: You can go to "iTunes Store and App Store" in "Settings" on your iPhone, click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and manage the automatic subscription service. If you want to cancel, you can turn it off 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 7. Subscription Service Agreement: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-7aca7f431aaf45509132034f3bdde091 8. Privacy Policy: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-6874f33f3cc6440586b521dc72b5c9c6?pvs=4
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Verdict
Mind Map and TouchMind both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of TouchMind's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mind Map's. TouchMind also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Mind Map's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Mind Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mind Map against 4.8 for TouchMind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMind has 37 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Mind Map's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.
Mind Map ships an update weekly, TouchMind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mind Map | TouchMind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 4.8 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 翔 崔 | 红霞 鲁 |
Customer experience
Mind Map
TouchMind
Bugs and requests
Mind Map
Reported bugs
8 issues- File syncing and handling issues
- App crashes when switching windows or being covered by another app
- App continues to load without opening a map
- Entries are not saved
- App closes unexpectedly and is difficult to relaunch
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- App does not save progress
- Occasional crashes
- App closes unexpectedly, losing work
Requested features
14 requests- Search tool for specific words/sentences
- Ability to drag nodes around
- Create multiple 'sheets' within the same map
- Dark theme option
- Edit and arrange nodes in outline mode
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- Apple Watch app
- Multiple app icon choices
- Ability to start editing a node by typing on a hardware keyboard
- Thinner lines for nodes further from the main node
- Insert graphical elements (arrows, connectors) to link to other branches
- Ability to attach files (not just notes and photos)
- Modify the length and spacing of nodes
- Support for Latex
- Directly entered characters when a box is selected
TouchMind
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mind Map
- HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
- HoodleMind Pro$12.99
TouchMind
- TMind Pro (Quarterly)3 Months trial$7.993 Months
- TMInd VIP按月订阅$9.001 Month
- TMind Pro (Annually)$14.991 Year
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- TMind VIP 按年订阅$27.001 Year
- Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone$19.99
- Three Years VIP$19.99
- Feedback upgrade$22.99
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- Five-year membership$22.99
- TMind 永久会员$39.99









