# SimpleMind vs GitMind

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleMind at 4.5 against GitMind's 3.6. SimpleMind also leads on ratings volume (981 vs 17). GitMind's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GitMind sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleMind holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMind has 981 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, GitMind fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMind | GitMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-mind-mapping/id305727658/reviews)** | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitmind-ai-mind-map-and-notes/id1566810191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **981** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xpt Software & Consulting B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304515490) | [Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254320291) |

## 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


### GitMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitmind-ai-mind-map-and-notes/id1566810191)

This AI-powered tool transforms various content types, including text, videos, and PDFs, into concise summaries and visual mind maps. It offers an AI chatbot, image generator, and collaboration features to enhance productivity and creativity.

**Highlights:** AI content summarization, Text to mind map conversion, AI chatbot and search, AI image generation, Presentation mode, Collaboration and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitMind Monthly Subscription | $9.49 | per month |
| iOS GitMind Pro Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan + 300 Credits | $19.00 | per month |
| iOS GitMind Ultra Monthly | $39.00 | per month |
| GitMind Yearly Subscription | $48.99 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Basic Yearly | $59.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Pro Yearly | $69.00 | per year |
| Yearly Plan + 2000 Credits | $69.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind Ultra Yearly | $139.00 | per year |
| iOS GitMind 5000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (1000 Credits) - Promo | $20.99 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (1000 Credits) | $25.99 | one-time |
| GitMind思乎3年会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| iOS GitMind 10000 Credits | $35.95 | one-time |
| GitMind (3000 Credits)-Promo | $45.99 | one-time |
| iOS GitMind 20000 Credits | $65.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (5000 credits) - Promo | $69.99 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-Year Plan (Promo) | $79.00 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-year VIP | $79.99 | one-time |
| GitMind 3-Year Plan | $89.00 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (5000 Credits) | $99.99 | one-time |
| GitMind (12000 Credits)-Promo | $139.99 | one-time |
| IOS GitMind (12000 Credits) | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMind free?

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

### Is GitMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or GitMind?

SimpleMind is rated higher. SimpleMind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while GitMind averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do SimpleMind or GitMind have ads?

Neither SimpleMind nor GitMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or GitMind?

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and GitMind fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on October 10, 2026 and GitMind on October 10, 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.*