Comparison

SimpleMind vs GetGoen

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

GetGoen

Organize all your travel plans in one place, from solo trips to family adventures. This app consolidates flights, hotels, and reservations, creating a seamless itinerary. Focus on enjoying your journey without the logistical hassle.

Highlights
  • All-in-one travel planning
  • Itinerary creation and management
  • Consolidates flights and hotels
  • Manages reservations
  • Adapts itinerary as needed
Features
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Planning a trip shouldn't feel like a second job. Whether you’re organizing a solo mountain escape, a family road trip from Houston to Austin, or a month-long European trek, Getgoen turns your travel dreams into a perfectly organized reality in seconds. No more hopping between 20 tabs for flights, hotels, and dinner reservations. Getgoen is your all-in-one travel sidekick that builds, manages, and adapts your itinerary so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimpleMind4 screens
GetGoen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GetGoen at 5.0 against SimpleMind's 4.5. GetGoen also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). SimpleMind's advantage is ratings volume (981 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 GetGoen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetGoen 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. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SimpleMind's written reviews are positive against 100% of GetGoen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleMind versus GetGoen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMindGetGoen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (981 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings981 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxpt Software & Consulting B.V.Barry McGhee

Customer experience

SimpleMind

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

GetGoen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

GetGoen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleMind

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Functionality$10.99
2 purchases

GetGoen

Subscriptions2
  • Explorer$19.991 Year
  • Globe Trotter$99.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleMind free?
SimpleMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetGoen free?
GetGoen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMind or GetGoen?
GetGoen is rated higher. SimpleMind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while GetGoen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SimpleMind or GetGoen have ads?
Neither SimpleMind nor GetGoen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMind or GetGoen?
SimpleMind ships an update every 2 months, and GetGoen every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleMind was updated on October 16, 2026 and GetGoen on October 3, 2026.

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