Comparison

SimpleMind vs Mind Ace

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

Mind Ace

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Organize your ideas visually with intuitive mind mapping. Unlike complex diagramming tools, Mind Ace makes it easy to structure your thoughts with a clean interface, personalize nodes with colors and emojis, restructure your maps effortlessly, and back up your work safely. FEATURES • Intuitive Mind Mapping Create beautiful mind maps in seconds. Tap to add nodes, drag to reorder, and build your ideas visually. The clean, distraction-free canvas lets you focus on your thoughts. • Colors & Emojis Make your mind maps personal. Assign colors to highlight important branches and add emojis for visual interest. Find what you need quickly with visual cues. • Flexible Organization Drag and drop nodes to reorder them instantly. Collapse branches to focus on specific areas, then expand to see everything. Your maps adapt to how you think. • Extract & Expand Turn any branch into its own mind map with one tap. Perfect for when a subtopic grows too large. Your ideas can evolve without limits. • Backup & Restore Export all your mind maps to a backup file. Restore anytime to continue your work. Your ideas are always safe and portable. • Clean Design No cluttered toolbars or overwhelming options. Mind Ace shows a minimal interface that highlights your ideas. Start mapping immediately. Organize scattered thoughts into clear, visual structures. Mind Ace helps you think clearly, plan effectively, and achieve your goals. There is an optional Premium subscription for unlimited access. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.productivetap.com/mind-ace-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

SimpleMind4 screens
Mind Ace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleMind at 3 against Mind Ace's 1. SimpleMind also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Mind Ace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleMind versus Mind Ace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMindMind Ace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (981 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings981 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxpt Software & Consulting B.V.ProductiveTap

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

Mind Ace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMind

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Functionality$10.99
2 purchases

Mind Ace

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleMind free?
SimpleMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Ace free?
Mind Ace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleMind or Mind Ace have ads?
Neither SimpleMind nor Mind Ace shows ads.

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