# XNote vs TouchMind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XNote at none against TouchMind's 9. XNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). TouchMind's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. XNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

TouchMind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of XNote's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.

XNote ships an update weekly, TouchMind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XNote | TouchMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-infinite-boards-and-notes/id1644300153/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华清 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643454681) | [红霞 鲁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704591229) |

## What reviewers say

### XNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-infinite-boards-and-notes/id1644300153)

This app offers unlimited whiteboards, PDF annotation, and notebook creation in a simple, intuitive interface. It allows for jotting down ideas, studying materials, and taking daily notes with smooth performance and flexible organization.

**Highlights:** Unlimited whiteboards, PDF annotation, Notebook creation, File organization with folders, Web, photo, and file browsing within the app, Quick search functionality, One-click export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212)

This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on handwritten mind maps. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse background options, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices and various export formats enhance usability for creative thinking and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Smooth handwriting experience, Diversified background selection, Efficient mind map creation, Unlimited drawing board function, Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone), Rich brush functions, File export (TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMind Pro (Quarterly) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| TMInd VIP按月订阅 | $9.00 | per month |
| TMind Pro (Annually) | $14.99 | per year |
| TMind VIP 按年订阅 | $27.00 | per year |
| Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone | $19.99 | one-time |
| Three Years VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Feedback upgrade | $22.99 | one-time |
| Five-year membership | $22.99 | one-time |
| TMind 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XNote free?

XNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TouchMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XNote or TouchMind?

TouchMind is rated higher. XNote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while TouchMind averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do XNote or TouchMind have ads?

Neither XNote nor TouchMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XNote or TouchMind?

XNote ships an update weekly, and TouchMind every 2 weeks. Most recently, XNote was updated on October 1, 2026 and TouchMind on October 20, 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.*