# Trout vs Mind Map

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mind Map at every 3 weeks against Trout's every 5 months. Mind Map also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 2 months and Mind Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mind Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Trout's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mind Map's.

Trout ships an update every 5 months, Mind Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trout | Mind Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trout/id384470167/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-flow/id6748275672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital-Dirtbag](https://appshunter.io/developer/384470170) | [Manuel Worlitzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785527240) |

## What reviewers say

### Trout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trout/id384470167)

This app helps you organize thoughts and ideas non-linearly using words and images. You can categorize concepts with color and shape, and enhance your maps with sketches and photos. Share your organized ideas as images or PDFs, or export them in OPML or markdown formats.

**Highlights:** Associate words and images, Organize ideas non-linearly, Categorize by color and shape, Add sketches and photos, Share as image or PDF, Export OPML or markdown, Freeform or automatic layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Day subscription | $2.49 | per 2 months |
| Free trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


### Mind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-flow/id6748275672)

This app helps you organize scattered ideas into structured visual maps for school, work, or personal projects. Capture, organize, and present your thoughts with an intuitive interface and customizable visuals. Access your maps across devices and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Quick mindmap creation, Customizable visuals, Smart organization, Cloud sync, Export and share options, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mind Map Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Mind Map Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Mind Map Premium Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trout free?

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

### Is Mind Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trout or Mind Map?

Mind Map is rated higher. Trout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mind Map averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Trout or Mind Map have ads?

Neither Trout nor Mind Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trout or Mind Map?

Trout ships an update every 5 months, and Mind Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trout was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mind Map on September 18, 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.*