Comparison

SimpleMind vs MindLine Mind Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleMind

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
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Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want. Free Functionality • Everything you need to get started with mind mapping. • No ads. • No data collection. • No need to sign up for an account. • Upgrade to full functionality is a one-time single purchase. Highlights • Easy to use. • Continuously fine-tuned based on customer feedback. • Trustworthy and reliable: 15+ years of updates and improvements. • Used in a wide range of applications: business, education, legal and medical. • Tools to help you maintain overview. Create ○ place topics anywhere you want in the free-form layout ○ or use auto layout - great for brainstorming ○ reorganize and restructure using drag, rotate, re-arrange or reconnect ○ use checkboxes, progress bars, auto-numbering ○ connect any two topics with a crosslink ○ label relations ○ virtually unlimited page size and number of elements ○ supports multiple Mind Maps on one page Add media and documents ○ images and photos ○ notes ○ icons (stock, emojis or custom) ○ link to a topic, mind map, contact, file or webpage ○ voice memos ○ videos Seamless synchronization using clouds ○ sync mind maps with your iPads and iPhones ○ sync mind maps across platforms. For example with Mac - as a separate purchase ○ sync using iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, 坚果云 - Nutstore and Nextcloud Share your Mind Map ○ for example as PDF or Image ○ outline, can be imported in word processors ○ create a slideshow to present your Mind Map (Tablet only) ○ print ○ export to Reminders or Calendar Style your mind map ○ change the appearance by selecting one of the 15+ style sheets ○ create your own style sheets ○ style every detail, exactly how you want it ○ change borders, lines, colors, background color, the checkbox color, and much more Maintain overview ○ collapse and expand branches ○ hide or show branches or topics ○ block out distractions with autofocus ○ highlight branches by displaying branch borders ○ visually group topics with group borders ○ organize your Mind Maps in folders ○ outline view ○ search

About

MindLine Mind Map

This app helps you quickly create mind maps for brainstorming, note-taking, and task organization. It offers powerful features in a straightforward design and supports cloud syncing for data safety across devices.

Highlights
  • Quick mind map creation
  • Note-taking
  • Idea organization
  • Task arrangement
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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MindLine is one of the best tools for building mindmap quickly, which is straightforward designed and easy to use, but contains powerful functions. You can make notes, organize ideas, arrange tasks, and take a brainstorming here. We support cloud service to backup and sync files, that make your data safe and quickly to use on different devices. If any question and suggestion, please contact mindline@126.com. Thanks!

Screenshots

SimpleMind4 screens
MindLine Mind Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleMind at none against MindLine Mind Map's shown. SimpleMind also leads on ratings volume (981 vs 204). MindLine Mind Map's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleMind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindLine Mind Map sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimpleMind against 4.5 for MindLine Mind Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 981 and 204 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SimpleMind's written reviews are positive against 79% of MindLine Mind Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, MindLine Mind Map fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleMind versus MindLine Mind Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMindMindLine Mind Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (981 ratings)4.5 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings981 — better204
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxpt Software & Consulting B.V.Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

SimpleMind

All ratings981 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1,390 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative14.3%

MindLine Mind Map

All ratings204 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative11.6%

User reviews

SimpleMind

From 981 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

MindLine Mind Map

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 💰 Affordable pricing with one-time purchase option
  • 🎨 Clean and simple design
  • 📱 Great for mobile mind mapping

Room to improve

  • ☁️ Cloud sync is unreliable and unstable
  • 🐛 Performance degradation with large projects
  • 🔐 Security concerns with China-based company
  • 💳 Confusing subscription model and payment practices
  • 🌐 Language barrier and translation issues

Bugs and requests

SimpleMind

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Maps disappearing after device resets
  • Inability to import/export certain file formats

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

MindLine Mind Map

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Cloud sync not working between devices
  • Cannot create new items in portrait mode on iPad
  • Plus button doesn't appear in portrait mode
  • AI generation features no longer functional
  • App crashes with small workloads
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  • Subscription payment charged twice
  • Cannot open local files on iPad version
  • Undo button doesn't appear on double-click
  • Confusing login and sync interface
  • File cannot be saved without subscription
  • Game code screen pops up frequently

Requested features

15 requests
  • Apple Pencil support for iPad
  • Ability to rename files after saving
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Checkbox/to-do list feature
  • Ability to manually switch main branches left-right
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  • More mark/icon options
  • Improved export resolution for images
  • Folder organization system
  • Sharing to cloud services (OneDrive, OneNote, etc.)
  • Return key support in outline mode for adding branches
  • Line adjustment and customization in map mode
  • Summary bracket resizing capability
  • Ability to modify palette after creation
  • Multiple link selection for moving
  • Merge/combine lines feature

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMind

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Functionality$10.99
3 purchases

MindLine Mind Map

One-time3
  • Pro Version (3 Months)$3.99
  • Pro Version for One Year$9.99
  • Pro Version Forever$22.99

Questions

Is SimpleMind free?
SimpleMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindLine Mind Map free?
MindLine Mind Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or MindLine Mind Map?
SimpleMind and MindLine Mind Map are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 981 and 204 ratings respectively.
Do SimpleMind or MindLine Mind Map have ads?
MindLine Mind Map shows ads; SimpleMind does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or MindLine Mind Map?
SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and MindLine Mind Map fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on September 26, 2026 and MindLine Mind Map on September 24, 2026.

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