# Absolute Board Mini vs TouchMind

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Absolute Board Mini | TouchMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-board-mini/id431500553/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyeoseong Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/369169972) | [红霞 鲁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704591229) |

## What reviewers say

### Absolute Board Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-board-mini/id431500553)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TouchMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMind Pro (Quarterly) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| TMInd VIP按月订阅 | $9.00 | per month |
| TMind Pro (Annually) | $14.99 | per year |
| TMind VIP 按年订阅 | $27.00 | per year |
| Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone | $19.99 | one-time |
| Three Years VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Feedback upgrade | $22.99 | one-time |
| Five-year membership | $22.99 | one-time |
| TMind 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*