Comparison

SimpleMind vs MindNet

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

MindNet

This app helps users organize thoughts and knowledge through interconnected diagrams. It facilitates brainstorming, problem analysis, and efficient learning for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Synchronize your mind maps across platforms for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Create and edit unlimited nodes
  • Organize knowledge via diagrams
  • Add annotations and pictures
  • Text search functionality
  • Export notes as image format
  • iCloud backup support
  • Synchronize across platforms
Features
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MindNet is an effective learning tool for the enterprise, team or individual. It helps you think broadly and deeply to come up with ideas. MindNet enables you to reorganize and connect knowledge from different aspects via diagram methods. It quickly help you clear your mind and analyze problems so that you can memorize and grasp it accordingly. MindNet is designed to synchronize your Mind Maps across platforms. For Mac or PC https://mindcloud.camoryapps.com/MindNet/index.html Features: -Create and edit unlimited nodes. -Present your notes and ideas in an intuitive way via diagrams -Add annotations/pictures/subgraphs -Create folders and the directory structure to manage files -Support text search -Copy/Paste/Move child nodes -Export as image format - Free to switch the map style -Change font colors/font sizes/border colors -Share/Print -Support iCloud backup -Beautify your maps with 18 skins -Import/export mind files Use it to: √Enterprise: project management, set goals, make plans √Team: project collaboration, knowledge exchange, task planning √Individual: Take notes, brainstorm, make todo list Advantage: More user-friendly operation and more easy-to-use than other apps! As long as you love learning and want to achieve the efficient learning, master knowledge and make physical use of it, this app will meet your need! Come to try it now!

Screenshots

SimpleMind4 screens
MindNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindNet at fortnightly against SimpleMind's every 2 months. MindNet also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). SimpleMind's advantage is ratings volume (981 vs 48) and review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads 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 MindNet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6 for MindNet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMind has 981 ratings behind it against 48, 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 61% of MindNet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, MindNet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SimpleMind versus MindNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMindMindNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (981 ratings)4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings981 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxpt Software & Consulting B.V.Wuhan Net Power 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%

MindNet

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%

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

MindNet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMind

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Functionality$10.99
3 purchases

MindNet

Subscriptions3
  • One-month Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Three-Months Subscription3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • One-year Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleMind free?
SimpleMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindNet free?
MindNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or MindNet?
MindNet is rated higher. SimpleMind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while MindNet averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do SimpleMind or MindNet have ads?
Neither SimpleMind nor MindNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or MindNet?
SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and MindNet fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on September 26, 2026 and MindNet on September 28, 2026.

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