# MindSpace vs BigPaper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindSpace at 89% against BigPaper's 27%. MindSpace also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (285 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindSpace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BigPaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindSpace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindSpace has 285 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of MindSpace's written reviews are positive against 27% of BigPaper's.

MindSpace ships an update every 4 days, BigPaper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindSpace | BigPaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-mind-map/id1585502524/reviews)** | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpaper-mind-map-pdf-markup/id1633929939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳文 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312631799) | [10happy Technology Development(Dalian) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567148260) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BigPaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpaper-mind-map-pdf-markup/id1633929939)

This app offers an infinite canvas for note-taking, PDF annotation, and mind mapping. Import various document formats and add text, handwriting, tables, and more. Efficiently organize and edit content without page limitations.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for freeform note-taking, Import and annotate PDFs and other documents, Mind mapping with element connections, Handwriting and drawing tools with Smart Shapes, Table creation and linking, Multi-format document import and export, Screenshot mode for quick content capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPaper - Full Version Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindSpace free?

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

### Is BigPaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindSpace or BigPaper?

MindSpace is rated higher. MindSpace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while BigPaper averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do MindSpace or BigPaper have ads?

Neither MindSpace nor BigPaper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindSpace or BigPaper?

MindSpace ships an update every 4 days, and BigPaper every 5 days. Most recently, MindSpace was updated on September 23, 2026 and BigPaper on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*