Gourmet Tree vs MindShift Mind Map

- Core Feature: Create vertical mind maps just by typing text. Enter a parent item, then indent with a tab on the next line to add child items — the tree diagram is drawn automatically. - Syntax-Highlighted Editor: Gourmet Tree highlights its mind map syntax right in the editor, making it easy to write and read your diagrams. - Text Formatting: Style text within your mind map using simple markup — bold, highlight, strikethrough, underline, and more. - Live Preview (iPad): See your mind map update in real time in the preview panel on the right as you type. - Export: Export as PDF or transparent PNG. Drag and drop into other apps, or share however you like.

MindShift is a mind-mapping app that does mind maps, and nothing else. Open it and start typing. Tab adds a child, Return adds a sibling, arrow keys move around, drag a branch to move it. The map lays itself out; you never push boxes around. What it does: - Two layouts: Mind Map (branches on both sides) and Logic Chart (everything flows right). - Two densities: Classic and Compact. That is the entire settings list. - Drag any branch onto another node or between its siblings; it re-parents and reorders. - Collapse branches, marquee-select, delete in bulk, undo everything. - Text wraps automatically; nodes size to their content. - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Full keyboard control on Mac and iPad with a keyboard; a bottom bar for touch. What it doesn't do: No account, no cloud, no ads, no analytics SDKs, no export formats yet, no themes, no icons and stickers. This isn't a promise—it's how the app is built. Every map is stored in the app's sandbox on your device and never leaves it.