# Text Summary vs MindSpace

The clearest difference is ads: MindSpace at none against Text Summary's shown. MindSpace also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (89% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Summary sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MindSpace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text Summary against 4.6 for MindSpace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 266 and 287 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Text Summary's written reviews are positive against 89% of MindSpace's.

Text Summary ships an update monthly, MindSpace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Summary | MindSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-summary-tldr-summarize/id1567387131/reviews) | **[4.6 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-mind-map/id1585502524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 266 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KREATIVITY APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567387133) | [佳文 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312631799) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-summary-tldr-summarize/id1567387131)

This AI-powered app helps users process information faster by summarizing books, documents, web pages, and even photos. It offers various output formats and interactive features like quizzes and chat to enhance understanding and retention.

**Highlights:** Summarize various content types, Multiple output formats, Generate quizzes and flashcards, Chat with your text, Save personal notes, Adjustable summary length, Text-to-speech

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 months subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful for studying
- 👍 Saves a lot of time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for summarizing texts
- 👍 Free to use (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Summaries can be inaccurate
- 👎 Sometimes generates random words
- 👎 App can be slow
- 👎 Requires payment after limited use
- 👎 Trial period is not free

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open for some users
- Summaries contain random or nonsensical words
- App crashes or freezes
- Photo text recognition errors
- Flashcards losing focus on irrelevant information

**Requested features**

- Allow summarizing slides
- Remove payment restrictions or offer more free usage
- Improve accuracy of summaries
- Fix issues with random words in summaries
- Improve photo text recognition


### MindSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-mind-map/id1585502524)

Create and organize ideas quickly with a visual mind mapping tool. Edit, export, and share your maps across devices. Offers a minimalist design and secure data storage.

**Highlights:** Create concise mind maps, Organize ideas with colors and stickers, Capture fleeting inspiration, Exquisite and minimalist themes, Secure document editor for data, Free sharing of mind maps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| 2000 AI Credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro(Original) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined and intuitive interface
- 💡 Excellent customization options
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Smooth performance and responsiveness
- 💡 Versatile charting and visualization tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent export functionality
- 🐛 Lack of auto-save feature
- 🐛 Slow keyword search in large mind maps
- 🐛 Inability to connect nodes from separate trees

**Reported bugs**

- Nodes and content randomly disappearing
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to scribble or handwrite notes
- Improve keyboard shortcuts and text editing
- Implement more advanced charting and data visualization
- Allow custom node shapes and connection styles
- Add support for importing/exporting other mind map formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Summary free?

Text Summary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MindSpace free?

MindSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Summary or MindSpace?

MindSpace is rated higher. Text Summary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while MindSpace averages 4.6 from 287 ratings.

### Do Text Summary or MindSpace have ads?

Text Summary shows ads; MindSpace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Summary or MindSpace?

Text Summary ships an update monthly, and MindSpace every 5 days. Most recently, Text Summary was updated on October 16, 2026 and MindSpace on October 15, 2026.

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