Comparison

SimpleMind vs MindMapper Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SimpleMind

Organize your thoughts, capture ideas, and generate new concepts with this intuitive mind mapping tool. Create unlimited mind maps, customize their appearance, and add rich content like notes, images, and links. Share your maps in various formats or sync them across devices.

Highlights
  • Unlimited mind map creation
  • Customizable appearance and style sheets
  • Add notes, images, icons, and links
  • Collapse/expand branches and outline view
  • Free-form layout and auto layouts
  • Export in PDF, Image, and OPML formats
  • Sync across devices via cloud services
Features
Read full description

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 • Easy to use. • Create as many Mind Maps as you want. • Change the overall appearance by selecting one of the many style sheets. • Add notes. • Collapse and expand branches. • Outline view. • Brainstorm. • Continuously fine-tuned based on customer feedback. • Upgrade to Pro functionality is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Private by Design • No ads. • No tracking. • No need to sign up for an account. • We do not have access to your Mind Maps. ○ Pro Functionality Create • Place topics anywhere you want in the free-form layout. • Use various auto layouts. • Reorganize and restructure topics. • Connect any two topics with a crosslink. • Label relations. Tools to help you maintain overview • Collapse and expand branches. • Block out distractions with autofocus. • Visually group topics with group borders. • Outline view. • Search and filter. Enrich your Mind Map • Images and photos. • Notes. • Icons. • Link to a mind map, contact, file or webpage. • Checkboxes. Style your mind map • Change the overall appearance by selecting one of the many style sheets. • Create your own style sheets. • Style every detail, exactly how you want it. Share Mind Maps • PDF, Image and more. • Outline text. • Create a slideshow to present your Mind Map (tablet only). • Print. • Exchange as OPML, for example with AI apps. Safely store and sync your Mind Maps • You control where your Mind Maps are stored. • Sync Mind Maps across devices using iCloud, Dropbox or other clouds. • SimpleMind is designed to open your Mind Maps across platforms. • SimpleMind for Mac, and companion apps for other platforms, are sold separately.

About

MindMapper Mobile

Create digital mind maps and notes on your phone. This app uses AI-generated topics and real-time translation to facilitate brainstorming, project planning, and organization. Collaborate seamlessly with others, regardless of language or location.

Highlights
  • AI-generated topics
  • Real-time translation (134 languages)
  • Digital mind map creation
  • Note-taking functionality
  • Seamless collaboration
  • Intuitive interface
Read full description

MindMapper Mobile lets you effortlessly create digital mind maps and notes directly from your phone, anytime and anywhere. Whether you're brainstorming, planning projects, or taking quick notes, the app helps you stay organized and productive wherever you go. Powered by AI-generated topics and real-time translation in 134 languages, MindMapper Mobile makes collaboration seamless and communication easier, regardless of location or language. With its clean, intuitive interface and user-friendly design, anyone can dive right in without a learning curve. Work independently or collaborate effectively with others. Capture your ideas, organize thoughts visually, and share seamlessly - all from one convenient app. MindMapper Mobile is free for everyone to use (with some limits), so start mapping your ideas today!

Screenshots

SimpleMind4 screens
MindMapper Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindMapper Mobile at none against SimpleMind's 1. MindMapper Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). SimpleMind's advantage is ratings volume (981 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MindMapper Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindMapper Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMind has 981 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, MindMapper Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SimpleMind versus MindMapper Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMindMindMapper Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (981 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings981 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB22 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerxpt Software & Consulting B.V.SimTech Systems Inc.

Customer experience

SimpleMind

All ratings981 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1,393 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative14.3%

MindMapper Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MindMapper Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMind

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Functionality$10.99
None

MindMapper Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleMind free?
SimpleMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindMapper Mobile free?
MindMapper Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or MindMapper Mobile?
MindMapper Mobile is rated higher. SimpleMind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while MindMapper Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SimpleMind or MindMapper Mobile have ads?
Neither SimpleMind nor MindMapper Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or MindMapper Mobile?
SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and MindMapper Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on November 6, 2026 and MindMapper Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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