Mind Map vs ZoneZen
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).
ZoneZen
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ZoneZen - Focus Timer & Project Tracker Have you ever wondered how many hours of real focus you actually get at work? Whether you're coding, working, studying, or being creative, ZoneZen helps you get in the zone and stay there while ensuring you actually hit your targets. How ZoneZen Does This: ZoneZen shows you exactly how much time you have left to hit your daily or weekly goals. This means you can adjust your pace, take breaks when you're ahead, or push harder when you're behind - all while staying focused on your current task. Key Features: Daily and weekly commitments - See exactly how many minutes you have left today/this week to reach your goal Smart Goal Management - Create goals with daily or weekly focus time targets Task Organization - Break down goals into actionable tasks Focus Timer - Flexible work sessions with customizable breaks Progress Tracking - Visualise your progress and completion statistics Priority Management - Prioritise your goals by importance Insights Dashboard - See your productivity trends and celebrate your wins Perfect For: Students tracking study time toward exam goals Professionals ensuring they hit daily work targets Freelancers managing multiple project deadlines Anyone who wants to know if they're actually on track, not just busy Download ZoneZen today and stop wondering if you're productive. Start knowing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZoneZen at none against Mind Map's 2. ZoneZen also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Mind Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. ZoneZen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mind Map ships an update weekly, ZoneZen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mind Map | ZoneZen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 翔 崔 | Abdul Khaled |
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
ZoneZen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mind Map
- HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
- HoodleMind Pro$12.99
ZoneZen
No in-app purchases









