Matryoshka Mind Map & To vs Minds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matryoshka Mind Map & To
This app offers a unique nested outliner for deep idea exploration, allowing users to drill down into details or view the big picture. It supports brainstorming, note-taking, and to-do lists across devices, with AI integration for content organization.
- Nested outliner view for deep dives
- Classic mind map view for overview
- Drag-and-drop hierarchy reshaping
- Markdown document integration
- Nested to-do list functionality
- AI agent integration for content organization
- Real-time collaboration and sharing
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A mind map designed for digging deep into ideas rather than spreading them out. Mind maps get cluttered as they grow. Matryoshka Mind Map nests child items inside their parents so you drill down one level at a time. For the big picture, switch to a classic mind map. Use it for brainstorming, notes and to-dos on your phone, tablet and the web. ■ Two ways to see your map ・Matryoshka view — child items sit inside their parent card. Swipe left and the item grows into the next level; go back and it shrinks into place ・Mind map view — see the whole map with branches spreading left and right from the center. You can add, edit and delete items here too ■ Reshape the hierarchy with your finger ・Tap — edit the text ・Swipe left (or click ">" at the right end of a row with a mouse) — go inside that item ・Press and hold to grab — reorder within a level, drop into another item, or move up to the parent level ・Swipe right anywhere on the screen — go back one level (at the top level, back to your map list) ■ Spin off or merge branches Drop a top-level item on the header to turn it into a new map, or merge maps into one. Reorganize any time. ■ Related maps ・Relate an item to other maps. Tap a related map on the card to open it ・On a related map, see which items it is related to ・The relation graph shows how all your maps connect, at a glance ■ Documents and diagrams ・Add Markdown documents as items: write one in the app or import a .md file ・Shown formatted, with Mermaid diagrams drawn in place ・Share or save them as .md files ■ A nested to-do list, too ・Choose "TODO" when creating a map and every item gets a checkbox ・Checking a parent marks everything inside it as done ・Add due dates and start dates. Overdue and due-today items are highlighted, and items not yet started are dimmed ・Get a reminder before a due date. Tap it to open that item's map ■ On your phone and on the web Sign in with the same account to use the same maps on your phone, tablet and the web (matryoshkamap.web.app). Start with no sign-up, and link an email, Google or Apple account later. ■ Connect directly with AI agents We've released a free companion tool that lets MCP-compatible AI agents like Claude Desktop and Claude Code read and write your maps directly. Just say "organize what we talked about into a map" or "I finished that task," and it's reflected in your map. They can also read and create documents. ■ Share & export ・Edit the same map together with other users just by entering their email address ・Publish a read-only view to anyone with the link ・Copy or share as indented text, or as Markdown with checkboxes and due dates ・Paste a Markdown list to import it as a new map ・URLs in items automatically become tappable links ■ Free and Premium The free plan includes up to 20 maps with 300 items and 3 documents each (with banner ads). Premium (first month free) gives you: ・No ads ・Unlimited maps, items and documents ・Images in your maps (up to 1 GB in total) Premium is purchased in the mobile app and also applies on the web when you sign in with the same account. ■ And more ・Search map names and items together ・Adjust how deep the nesting appears with the scale slider ・Keyboard shortcuts with an external keyboard (press ? for the list) ・Japanese and English (follows your device language) ・Dark mode Use it as a place to keep the nested structure inside your head, exactly as it is. ■ About subscriptions ・Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase ・After the free trial and each period, the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ・You can manage or cancel auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://info.spheres.jp/privacy/
Minds
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Speak it, snap it, or type it. Capture ideas by text, voice, or photo (OCR), and organize them into a clean mind map. Minds is a simple, lightweight, and completely free mind map app. ■ Three ways to capture — effortless Beyond the keyboard, jot ideas by voice or pull text from a photo with OCR. Get thoughts down without breaking your flow. ■ Clear and organized Nodes are auto-arranged into a tidy tree. Color-code, zoom/pan, and collapse subtrees to keep even large maps clean. ■ Search and export Tag items (with colors) and search across all your maps. Export to Markdown to move your work into other tools. ■ AI for a quick first draft (optional) If you like, generate a starter map from a conversation with AI — handy for brainstorming and planning drafts. ・Completely free ・Data stays on your device; iCloud sync is optional ・Works on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro ・Great for organizing thoughts, brainstorming, meeting notes, and study Turn what's in your head into a map — just by speaking or snapping. *The optional AI generation feature requires your own API key for the AI service you use (Claude / OpenAI). The app itself and its core features are free and need no setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minds at none against Matryoshka Mind Map & To's 2. Matryoshka Mind Map & To's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Matryoshka Mind Map & To sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Minds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matryoshka Mind Map & To | Minds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spheres | Jun Tsuda |
In-app purchases
Matryoshka Mind Map & To
- Premium Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
Minds
No in-app purchases









