Comparison

Mind Map vs MindShift Mind Map

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

MindShift Mind Map

Features
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MindShift is a mind-mapping app that does mind maps, and nothing else. Open it and start typing. Tab adds a child, Return adds a sibling, arrow keys move around, drag a branch to move it. The map lays itself out; you never push boxes around. What it does: - Two layouts: Mind Map (branches on both sides) and Logic Chart (everything flows right). - Two densities: Classic and Compact. That is the entire settings list. - Drag any branch onto another node or between its siblings; it re-parents and reorders. - Collapse branches, marquee-select, delete in bulk, undo everything. - Text wraps automatically; nodes size to their content. - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Full keyboard control on Mac and iPad with a keyboard; a bottom bar for touch. What it doesn't do: No account, no cloud, no ads, no analytics SDKs, no export formats yet, no themes, no icons and stickers. This isn't a promise—it's how the app is built. Every map is stored in the app's sandbox on your device and never leaves it.

Screenshots

Mind Map4 screens
MindShift Mind Map1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindShift Mind Map at none against Mind Map's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mind Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. MindShift Mind Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mind Map versus MindShift Mind Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind MapMindShift Mind Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翔 崔腾 骆

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

MindShift Mind Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mind Map

Subscriptions1
  • HoodleMind Quarterly Subscription$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • HoodleMind Pro$12.99
None

MindShift Mind Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mind Map free?
Mind Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindShift Mind Map free?
MindShift Mind Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mind Map or MindShift Mind Map have ads?
Neither Mind Map nor MindShift Mind Map shows ads.

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