Comparison

Absolute Board Mini vs TouchMind

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

Head to head
About

Absolute Board Mini

A free, simple, and convenient drawing and handwriting app for capturing ideas on an unlimited canvas. Save and share your notes and sketches easily via email or print.

Highlights
  • Unlimited board size
  • Unlimited color choice
  • Path traceable eraser
  • Email snapshot of drawings
  • Zooming in/out
  • Undo/Redo functions
  • Import photos
Features
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This is a MINI version of "Absolute Board", which is * April 2011 - "New & Noteworthy" (Productivity) iPad application on the American App Store * * April 2011 - "What's Hot" (Productivity) iPad application on the American App Store * * April 2011 - "Staff Favorites" (All) iPad application on the Korea App Store * Best quality FREE drawing & handwriting app for iPhone/iPod It's so simple & convenient - just sketch & take notes about anything in your mind. Save and share your novel ideas in the school, cafeteria, office or even on the bed. ▶ Unlimited board size ▶ Unlimited color choice for pen & background ▶ Path traceable eraser ▶ Ability to email snapshot of your drawing ▶ Zooming in/out & moving with two fingers ▶ Undo/Redo functions ▶ Import a Photo ▶ Print Snapshot (Air Print)

About

TouchMind

This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on handwritten mind maps. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse background options, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices and various export formats enhance usability for creative thinking and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Smooth handwriting experience
  • Diversified background selection
  • Efficient mind map creation
  • Unlimited drawing board function
  • Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone)
  • Rich brush functions
  • File export (TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG)
Features
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Explore unlimited creative space and embark on a brand new journey of thinking with TMind (TouchMind) Dear users, have you ever been troubled by not being able to find an ideal mind mapping software? Do you desire a platform where you can freely express your creativity? Now, the all-new version of TMind brings a heavyweight update, with the launch of the handwriting board function, bringing you an unprecedented experience in brain mapping creation! [Highlights of handwriting board functions] -Smooth handwriting experience: We have optimized the handwriting board function specifically for iPad users, allowing your creations to be as smooth and effortless as writing on paper. Strong Brain Mapping Function -Diversified background selection: We have added multiple whiteboard canvas backgrounds to meet your recording needs in different scenarios, making your mind map more colorful. -Efficient Brain Map Creation: By optimizing algorithms, we have increased the speed of creating mind maps, making it more efficient and convenient for you to organize and plan your thoughts. -Unlimited recording method: In addition to traditional mind maps, we also support unlimited drawing board function, allowing you to freely draw Cornell notes, fishbone diagrams, graphic charts, etc., and switch between multiple recording methods. -Synchronization function: We support dual end synchronization between iPad and iPhone, allowing you to view and record important information anytime and anywhere, achieving seamless connection. -Rich brush functions: Our pencil case provides multiple brush options and supports free color matching. In the future, we will continue to expand the types and functions of brushes to bring you a more convenient drawing experience. -File export: In order to facilitate your sharing and management of your records, we support exporting to various file formats such as TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG, etc. Co creation with users 【 Contact Us 】 Please contact us via email Tmind_Official@163.com Join us for a mental collision! [Membership Introduction and Usage Rules] 1、 Instructions for Permanent and Subscription Membership Services 1. Membership Services: Permanent membership (membership validity period permanent) IPad+iPhone permanent membership (membership validity period on iPad+iPhone devices is permanent) 2. Membership prices The permanent membership price is 46 The price for iPad+iPhone permanent membership is 20 2、 Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription service: TMind Pro Continuous Package Year (Year) TMind Pro Continuous Monthly Package (Month) 2. Subscription price: The price of TMind Pro's annual continuous package is 14.99 per year TMind Pro continuous monthly (monthly) product price is 4/month 3. TMind Pro Benefits: During the membership period, unlimited creation of whiteboard mind maps, unlimited use of all theme templates, support for inserting image functions, etc 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account 5. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful charging, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 6. Turn off the service: You can go to "iTunes Store and App Store" in "Settings" on your iPhone, click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and manage the automatic subscription service. If you want to cancel, you can turn it off 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 7. Subscription Service Agreement: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-7aca7f431aaf45509132034f3bdde091 8. Privacy Policy: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-6874f33f3cc6440586b521dc72b5c9c6?pvs=4

Screenshots

Absolute Board Mini4 screens
TouchMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Absolute Board Mini at none against TouchMind's 9. Absolute Board Mini also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). TouchMind's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Absolute Board Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Absolute Board Mini against 4.8 for TouchMind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMind has 37 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Absolute Board Mini's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Board Mini ships an update every 34 months, TouchMind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Absolute Board Mini versus TouchMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute Board MiniTouchMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeoseong Hwang红霞 鲁

Customer experience

Absolute Board Mini

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

TouchMind

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Board Mini

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

TouchMind

Subscriptions4
  • TMind Pro (Quarterly)3 Months trial$7.993 Months
  • TMInd VIP按月订阅$9.001 Month
  • TMind Pro (Annually)$14.991 Year
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  • TMind VIP 按年订阅$27.001 Year
One-time5
  • Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone$19.99
  • Three Years VIP$19.99
  • Feedback upgrade$22.99
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  • Five-year membership$22.99
  • TMind 永久会员$39.99

Questions

Is Absolute Board Mini free?
Absolute Board Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchMind free?
TouchMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Absolute Board Mini or TouchMind?
TouchMind is rated higher. Absolute Board Mini averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TouchMind averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Absolute Board Mini or TouchMind have ads?
Neither Absolute Board Mini nor TouchMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute Board Mini or TouchMind?
Absolute Board Mini ships an update every 34 months, and TouchMind fortnightly. Most recently, Absolute Board Mini was updated on June 1, 2026 and TouchMind on September 19, 2026.

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