Comparison

iMolview vs VisualMind

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

Head to head
About

iMolview

Explore biological molecules in 3D. View proteins, DNA, and drug structures from major databases. Customize representations, select specific elements, and analyze molecular interactions. Sync your own files and save scenes for later.

Highlights
  • 3D molecular visualization
  • Browse PDB, DrugBank, Pubchem
  • Customizable representations
  • Individual element coloring
  • Neighbor analysis
  • Electron density map contouring
  • Scene saving and management
Features
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Explore the fascinating world of biological macromolecules: iMolview lets you browse and view in 3D protein and DNA structures from Protein Data Bank, drug molecules from DrugBank, and small molecules from Pubchem. Search for drug names like 'ibuprofen' or 'gefitinib' in DrugBank, or proteins like 'insulin' or 'thyroid receptor' in PDB. Information associated with each molecule in these databases is also at your fingertips. Sync and view your own structure files via iTunes. Molecular view can be customized with a rich set of molecular representations (wires, balls-and-sticks, space filling, ribbon diagrams, molecular surfaces) and various coloring schemes. Select residues, atoms or chains and color or change their representations individually. Select 'neighbors' of a ligand or any other selection to identify interacting atoms or residues. Set 'inertia' to the maximum and let your molecule spin in 3D indefinitely. Save the current scene (viewpoint + representation) as a slide which can be easily accessed later. Save the whole molecular document with multiple slides. Load and contour electron density map

About

VisualMind

This app helps you learn faster by transforming complex topics into interactive mind maps or conversational chats. Choose your preferred learning style to absorb and retain information more effectively.

Highlights
  • AI-driven summaries
  • Mind map or chat learning formats
  • Curated learning prompts
  • Interactive learning experience
  • Personalized AI helper
  • YouTube video summarization
Features
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Unleash Your Potential with VisualMind! Transform the Way You Learn VisualMind is your ultimate tool for mastering new topics through personalized learning experiences. Whether you prefer engaging with interactive mind maps or having conversational chats, VisualMind adapts to your learning style, helping you absorb and retain information faster and more effectively. Key Features: Learn 10x Faster Supercharge your learning with AI-driven summaries. VisualMind breaks down complex topics into either visual mind maps or structured chat conversations—whichever format suits your needs. Flexible Learning Styles: Mind Map or Chat Whether you love visualizing information or prefer a more conversational approach, VisualMind gives you the option to either build mind maps or engage in interactive chats on any topic. Curated Learning Prompts Access a wide range of curated prompts across multiple subjects like marketing, history, and more. Choose your preferred format—mind map or chat—and dive deep into any area of interest. Interactive Learning Experience Engage with your content dynamically. Ask follow-up questions, explore related topics, and either chat with your AI assistant or explore visual mind maps to create a personalized, comprehensive learning experience. Personalized AI Helper Get tailored assistance for any topic. VisualMind’s AI Helper guides you with step-by-step solutions, whether you’re building a mind map or having a conversation to explore the subject in-depth. Learn from Any YouTube Video Instantly create summaries from YouTube videos. VisualMind allows you to either generate a detailed mind map or chat-based summary of the video’s content, giving you multiple ways to engage with the material. Download VisualMind VisualMind is more than just a tool for mind mapping or chatting—it's a versatile learning platform tailored to your unique preferences. Whether you’re a student, professional, or lifelong learner, VisualMind helps you achieve your educational goals with ease. For support, contact: support@visualmind.app FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.visualmind.app/terms.html https://www.visualmind.app/privacy.html With VisualMind, you choose how you learn—mind map or chat!

Screenshots

iMolview1 screens
VisualMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMolview at 78% against VisualMind's 23%. iMolview also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). VisualMind's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.6). On ads and device support 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

VisualMind is free to download; iMolview costs $0.99 up front. VisualMind sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 7 days. iMolview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VisualMind holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VisualMind has 3.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of iMolview's written reviews are positive against 23% of VisualMind's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMolview ships an update every 2 months, VisualMind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iMolview versus VisualMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMolviewVisualMind
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (13 ratings)4.5 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings133.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMolsoftAsana Rebel GmbH

Customer experience

iMolview

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%

VisualMind

All ratings3,332 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative70.3%

Bugs and requests

iMolview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VisualMind

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing when trying to create a custom mind map
  • Inability to save or export mind maps
  • Lack of functionality beyond preset templates
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

8 requests
  • Include an option to multi-select branches, sub-branches to be able to move items around
  • Allow users to hard press or interact with bubbles to copy suggestions to a more advanced AI app like ChatGPT for further development
  • Facilitate interactive scenarios where users can explore alternatives and make more informed decisions
  • Offer actionable steps to implement each suggestion
  • Allow users to ask more questions and dive deeper
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  • Ability to edit the mind map
  • Ability to export the mind map to other formats like jpg, miro, figma
  • Ability to import mind maps into other programs

In-app purchases

None

iMolview

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

VisualMind

Subscriptions10
  • VisualMind Premium7 Days trial$13.997 Days
  • VisualMind Premium Trial7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • VisualMind Premium 1w$19.997 Days
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  • premium_3m_2999$29.993 Months
  • Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • VisualMind Premium Trial - 12m7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • VisualMind Premium 12m$69.991 Year
  • VisualMind Premium1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$71.991 Year
  • premium_12m_9999_trial7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is iMolview free?
iMolview costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VisualMind free?
VisualMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iMolview or VisualMind?
VisualMind is rated higher. iMolview averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while VisualMind averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.
Do iMolview or VisualMind have ads?
Neither iMolview nor VisualMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMolview or VisualMind?
iMolview ships an update every 2 months, and VisualMind every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMolview was updated on October 6, 2026 and VisualMind on October 12, 2026.

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