Comparison

iBrainstorm vs MHS Beyond

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

Head to head
About

iBrainstorm

This app allows users to capture and organize creative ideas on a digital canvas. Easily add notes, drawings, and arrange them visually. Share your brainstormed content seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-device collaboration
  • Add and drag-and-drop notes
  • Assign colors to notes
  • Digital drawing board
  • Zoom functionality
  • Capture and share ideas
Features
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Capturing and sharing your inner most creative genius has never been easier. Introducing the first multi-device collaboration tool from Universal Mind. From iPad to iPad with just a flick of the finger, iBrainstorm has set the bar and has redefined the very nature of collaboration. Add a note, then drag and drop it anywhere on the iPad's screen to create any desired order or pattern. Assign colors to give additional meaning or priority. Provide clarity to your students or classmates through simple organization. The iPad canvas also serves as a drawing board. Draw, erase or zoom in for tighter control. Everything is then captured for later. Show relationships between ideas or just capture your best stickman - it's easy. Think it. Share it. Love it!

About

MHS Beyond

This app provides scientifically validated assessments used in educational, clinical, and corporate settings. It offers tools for talent selection, development, and psychological diagnoses, serving clients globally.

Highlights
  • Scientifically validated assessments
  • Tools for talent selection and development
  • Support for psychological diagnoses
  • Global reach with translations
  • Used in critical decision-making processes
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A leading publisher of scientifically validated assessments for more than 30 years, Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS) serves clients in educational, clinical, corporate, public safety, government, military, pharmaceutical, and research settings. MHS has grown to become an international company with products sold in more than 75 countries and translated into over 50 languages. With offices in North America and partners around the world, MHS is dedicated to strong product growth, an optimal user experience, and being digitally and globally driven. MHS has developed leading products such as the Conners suite of ADHD assessments, the Level of Service suite of assessments, and the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0®). These products have demonstrated our commitment to innovation and quality. From selecting and developing the best talent, to helping parole boards determine who is granted release from incarceration, MHS Assessments are used in a wide range of critical decision-making processes. Our clinical tools are trusted to inform psychological diagnoses that can impact prescribed medication, therapy, or treatment programs for children and adults. In the workplace, MHS Talent Assessments help inform hiring decisions, develop staff, and improve organization and team dynamics.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBrainstorm at 3.7 against MHS Beyond's 2.2. iBrainstorm also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBrainstorm holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBrainstorm has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, MHS Beyond every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iBrainstorm versus MHS Beyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrainstormMHS Beyond
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (25 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better10.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik LoehfelmInternet Testing Systems (ITS)

Customer experience

iBrainstorm

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral25.5%
Negative28.9%

MHS Beyond

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

iBrainstorm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sticky notes sometimes disappear after reopening the app
  • Drawing tools can be laggy or unresponsive
  • Difficulty connecting devices for collaboration

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add undo/redo functionality
  • Allow resizing and formatting of sticky notes
  • Implement multi-page or infinite workspace
  • Enable collaboration between multiple devices
  • Add support for inserting images and documents
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  • Improve eraser and drawing tools

MHS Beyond

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBrainstorm

No in-app purchases

None

MHS Beyond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBrainstorm free?
iBrainstorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MHS Beyond free?
MHS Beyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBrainstorm or MHS Beyond?
iBrainstorm is rated higher. iBrainstorm averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MHS Beyond averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do iBrainstorm or MHS Beyond have ads?
Neither iBrainstorm nor MHS Beyond shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBrainstorm or MHS Beyond?
iBrainstorm ships an update every 4 months, and MHS Beyond every 15 months. Most recently, iBrainstorm was updated on October 16, 2026 and MHS Beyond on October 12, 2026.

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