MindDump vs MindAstra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MindDump
This app provides a versatile platform for organizing thoughts and plans using various visual formats like mind maps, outlines, and timelines. It supports rich attachments, including images, voice clips, and mathematical formulas, making it ideal for both educational and personal use.
- Mindmap creation
- Outline and timeline views
- Diagramming tools (UML, BPMN, Flowchart)
- Flashcards and index cards
- Rich attachment support (images, voice, math)
- Pre-built examples for easy start
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Welcome to MindDump - Structured Thinking App! When inspiration strikes or you're planning a trip, do you find yourself struggling without the right tools to jot down your ideas? Try MindDump - an atypical drawing tool and a powerful instrument for structured thinking. Now available for a free trial (with some limitations)! - Mindmap - Outline - Timeline - Table - Radial - Chat Bubbles - UML Class Diagrams, Use Case Diagrams, and Sequence Diagrams - BPMN - Flowchart - Gantt - Flashcards, Index Cards You can also add a variety of attachments to your documents: - Image - Math - Molecular Formulas - Voice Clips - Charts Rich examples make it easy to get started; a must-have for daily use, both educational and fun! Purchase Pro now, and don't let your ideas slip through your fingers! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MindAstra
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Ideas grow from a center. MindAstra is a radial mind mapping app designed for visual thinking. Unlike traditional tree-based mind maps, MindAstra starts with a central idea and lets thoughts expand naturally in every direction. With a clear node structure and spatial layout, you can understand the big picture while exploring details step by step. A more natural way to think. Ideas are not always linear. One topic can connect to many directions, and one inspiration can lead to countless possibilities. MindAstra helps you: β’ Start from a central idea β’ Expand thoughts naturally β’ Move between overview and details β’ Understand relationships more clearly Designed for different thinking scenarios. Learning Build knowledge frameworks, organize study materials, and make complex topics easier to understand. Creative Thinking Capture ideas, explore possibilities, and develop creative concepts visually. Planning Break down goals, structure complex thoughts, and turn ideas into clear directions. Simple and focused. MindAstra focuses on a calm and intuitive thinking experience: β’ Radial mind layouts β’ Clear node structures β’ Natural exploration β’ Minimal visual design Organizing ideas is not just about recording information. It is about discovering connections. Start with one idea. Create your own thought space with MindAstra.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindAstra at none against MindDump's 7. MindAstra also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MindDump's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MindDump sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MindAstra asks for nothing beyond the download.
MindDump ships an update weekly, MindAstra every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindDump | MindAstra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζε ζ | δΈ½ζ εΌ |
In-app purchases
MindDump
- Flashcard Pack$1.99
- Project Management Pack$1.99
- DViz Pack$1.99
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- Software Engineering Pack$3.99
- Unlock All (upgrade from Pro)$8.99
- Pro$9.99
- Unlock All$17.99
MindAstra
No in-app purchases
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