# SimpleMind Pro vs Xmind

The clearest difference is price: Xmind at Free against SimpleMind Pro's $10.99. Xmind also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 451). SimpleMind Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Xmind is free to download; SimpleMind Pro costs $10.99 up front. Xmind sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. SimpleMind Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SimpleMind Pro against 4.8 for Xmind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xmind has 7K ratings behind it against 451, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of SimpleMind Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Xmind's.

SimpleMind Pro ships an update every 2 months, Xmind every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMind Pro | Xmind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-pro-mind-mapping/id378174507/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 451 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 639 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xpt Software & Consulting B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304515490) | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMind Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemind-pro-mind-mapping/id378174507)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your thoughts, capture ideas, and generate new concepts with a beautiful and intuitive mind mapping tool. Seamlessly synchronize your maps across devices and platforms, and enhance them with media and documents.

**Highlights:** Free-form and auto layout options, Cross-platform synchronization, Add images, notes, and voice memos, Share maps as PDF or Image, Customizable styles and themes, Collapse/expand branches for overview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622)

This app is a comprehensive tool for mind mapping and brainstorming, helping users organize thoughts, manage projects, and visualize information. It offers various structures, templates, and customization options to enhance creativity and productivity. Collaborate in real-time and export your work in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** 30+ Templates, 9 Structure Types, Audio Notes, ZEN Mode (iPad only), Real-time Collaboration, Multiple Export Formats, Task Integration

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xmind Pro (Monthly) | $10.00 | per month |
| Xmind Premium (Monthly) | $15.00 | per month |
| Mobile Only (6 Months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Xmind Pro (Quarterly) | $29.00 | per 3 months |
| Mobile Only (Annually) | $29.99 | per year |
| Desktop (6 Months) | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| All Platforms (6 Months) | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Desktop (Annually) | $54.99 | per year |
| Xmind Pro (Annually) | $59.00 | per year |
| Xmind Pro Annually | $59.00 | per year |
| Xmind Pro+ (Annually) | $65.00 | per year |
| Xmind Premium (Annually) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features even in free version
- 💡 Helpful for organizing thoughts and ideas
- 🎨 Beautiful and customizable mind maps
- 🔌 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔀 Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- 📝 Lack of advanced text editing features

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting or losing parts of mind maps
- Inability to open or edit files on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior when resizing or rearranging elements
- Unreliable sync between desktop and mobile versions

**Requested features**

- Add folders/categories to organize mind maps
- Improve handwriting and drawing tools
- Allow changing font/formatting of individual words
- Integrate with calendar and task management apps
- Enhance presentation mode with more options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMind Pro free?

SimpleMind Pro costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xmind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMind Pro or Xmind?

Xmind is rated higher. SimpleMind Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while Xmind averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do SimpleMind Pro or Xmind have ads?

Neither SimpleMind Pro nor Xmind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMind Pro or Xmind?

SimpleMind Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Xmind every 10 days. Most recently, SimpleMind Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Xmind on September 22, 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.*