# Mind Mapping vs Underlist

Mind Mapping and Underlist both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Mind Mapping's written reviews are positive against 33% of Underlist's. Mind Mapping also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 7). Underlist's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mind Mapping sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Underlist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Mind Mapping against 4.3 for Underlist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mind Mapping has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Mind Mapping's written reviews are positive against 33% of Underlist's.

Mind Mapping ships an update every 4 weeks, Underlist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Mapping | Underlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-mapping-mindmeister/id381073026/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underlist/id821552799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeisterLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/291226778) | [Filipe Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/813989584) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Mapping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-mapping-mindmeister/id381073026)

Organize, prioritize, and generate new thoughts with a powerful mobile mind mapping tool. Seamlessly sync your creations with an online account and collaborate in real-time. Offers free basic features and premium plans for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Create mind maps, Sync with online account, Multi-touch support, Add icons, colors, and themes, View and edit notes, links, tasks, Real-time collaboration, Export maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Personal Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Trial | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Pro | $12.49 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $12.49 | per month |
| Pro | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Personal Subscription | $78.00 | per year |
| Yearly Personal Subscription | $78.00 | per year |
| Pro | $125.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $125.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Helpful for brainstorming and organizing ideas
- 🚀 Cross-platform functionality
- 🚀 Useful for personal and professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Syncing and compatibility issues between mobile and web versions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, limited free features
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and inability to export maps
- 🔧 Lack of customization options and advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit initial topic
- Disappearing text and formatting issues
- Blank screens and crashes when adding new elements
- Synchronization problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More customization options for maps
- Improved collaboration and sharing features
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- Support for handwritten notes and drawings


### Underlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underlist/id821552799)

Create and manage lists for groceries, projects, goals, and more with this intuitive app. It leverages Apple technologies like Widgets and Shortcuts for seamless integration and offers robust security features like passcode locks.

**Highlights:** Create lists for various purposes, Utilizes Widgets and Shortcuts, iCloud synchronization, Share Extension for content import, Export and import lists, Passcode and biometric security, Multi-Window support on iPad

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Supporter | $4.99 | per year |
| Coffe-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mind Mapping free?

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

### Is Underlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mind Mapping or Underlist?

Mind Mapping is rated higher. Mind Mapping averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Underlist averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mind Mapping or Underlist have ads?

Neither Mind Mapping nor Underlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mind Mapping or Underlist?

Mind Mapping ships an update every 4 weeks, and Underlist monthly. Most recently, Mind Mapping was updated on October 18, 2026 and Underlist on September 25, 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.*