# SimpleMind vs iShia Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iShia Note at none against SimpleMind's 1. iShia Note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). SimpleMind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (981 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iShia Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimpleMind against 4.4 for iShia Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMind has 981 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of iShia Note's.

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, iShia Note every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMind | iShia Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishia-note/id1191826308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **981** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 53 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) | [Seyed Mohsen Hosseini-Milani](https://appshunter.io/developer/493865119) |

## 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


### iShia Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishia-note/id1191826308)

This app facilitates research in Islamic Sciences by providing access to key texts and advanced search functionalities. It supports multiple languages and allows users to organize, archive, and publish their research.

**Highlights:** Access to Holy Quran, Tafseer, Nahjul Balagha, Hadith sources, Comprehensive and advanced search functionality, Copy text and references to workspace, Insert free text into articles, Full article management, Synchronize research with server, Publish or unpublish research

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMind free?

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

### Is iShia Note free?

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

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

SimpleMind is rated higher. SimpleMind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while iShia Note averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do SimpleMind or iShia Note have ads?

Neither SimpleMind nor iShia Note shows ads.

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

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and iShia Note every 21 months. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on October 13, 2026 and iShia Note on October 8, 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.*