# SimpleMind vs Map Note

The clearest difference is price: SimpleMind at Free against Map Note's $2.99. SimpleMind also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%) and ratings volume (981 vs 69). Map Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SimpleMind is free to download; Map Note costs $2.99 up front. SimpleMind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Map Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimpleMind against 4.5 for Map Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMind has 981 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SimpleMind's written reviews are positive against 56% of Map Note's.

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, Map Note every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMind | Map Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658/reviews) | [4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **981** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xpt Software & Consulting B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304515490) | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658)

Organize thoughts, capture ideas, and generate new concepts with a powerful mind mapping tool. Its intuitive interface allows for free-form or auto-layout creation, with options to add media, documents, and synchronize across devices. Share your mind maps in various formats or present them as slideshows.

**Highlights:** Free-form and auto layout options, Add images, notes, icons, and links, Voice memos and video integration, Cloud synchronization across devices, Export to PDF, Image, Reminders, Calendar, Customizable styling and themes, Collapse/expand branches for overview

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Functionality | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Secure with no data collection
- 💰 Good value for one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🔗 Issues with syncing/sharing across devices
- 🔒 Confusing in-app purchase model
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Maps disappearing after device resets
- Inability to import/export certain file formats

**Requested features**

- Improved syncing and cloud integration
- More customization options for appearance and layout
- Keyboard shortcuts and power user features
- Better support for Apple Pencil and handwriting


### Map Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088)

Organize your thoughts on an infinitely expanding canvas. This app is designed for non-linear thinking, allowing you to freely expand ideas radially for brainstorming and mind mapping.

**Highlights:** Infinitely expanding canvas, Radial idea expansion, Mind mapping, Brainstorming, Idea sketching, Non-linear note-taking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMind free?

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

### Is Map Note free?

Map Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or Map Note?

SimpleMind and Map Note are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 981 and 69 ratings respectively.

### Do SimpleMind or Map Note have ads?

Neither SimpleMind nor Map Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or Map Note?

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and Map Note every 4 weeks. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on September 29, 2026 and Map Note on August 29, 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.*