# MindSpace vs Mindly 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindSpace at 89% against Mindly 2's 8%. MindSpace also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Mindly 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindSpace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mindly 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindSpace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindSpace has 287 ratings behind it against 5, 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 8% of Mindly 2's.

MindSpace ships an update every 5 days, Mindly 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindSpace | Mindly 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-mind-map/id1585502524/reviews)** | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-2-mind-mapping/id6742876090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [佳文 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312631799) | [dripgrind Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/771221379) |

## 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


### Mindly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindly-2-mind-mapping/id6742876090)

This app offers a visual approach to organizing thoughts, planning projects, and learning. It helps users transform scattered ideas into clear, structured maps with features like progressive focus and real-time collaboration. It's designed to foster calm, clarity, and focus for various users.

**Highlights:** Progressive focus for idea exploration, Real-time collaboration, Share interactive maps online, Enrich maps with images and files, Visual clipboard for content reorganization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindSpace free?

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

### Is Mindly 2 free?

Mindly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MindSpace or Mindly 2?

MindSpace is rated higher. MindSpace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Mindly 2 averages 1.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do MindSpace or Mindly 2 have ads?

Neither MindSpace nor Mindly 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindSpace or Mindly 2?

MindSpace ships an update every 5 days, and Mindly 2 every 2 months. Most recently, MindSpace was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mindly 2 on October 11, 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.*