Comparison

Mind Map Maker vs Map Note

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

Head to head
About

Mind Map Maker

This app allows users to create and share mind maps and concept maps, transforming thoughts into presentations. It offers real-time collaboration and cloud synchronization across devices, enabling users to bring ideas to life anywhere. Features include offline work, customizable layouts, and image embedding.

Highlights
  • Interactive presentations from mind maps
  • Unlimited maps and folders
  • Offline work and synchronization
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Multiple layout options
  • Map customization with icons and themes
  • Image embedding on topics
Features
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Mindomo is a seamlessly designed mind mapping app for Mac and iOS. Unleash the power of your ideas with mind mapping and concept mapping. Capture your thoughts directly on mind maps, turn them into presentations on the fly, and share them with others. Synchronize your maps to the cloud, from any device. The Mindomo platform creates a powerful environment where you can easily collaborate with others by sharing ideas and working together on mind maps in real time. No matter where you go, you can creatively bring your ideas to life. Our Highlighted Features are: Catchy - Interactive presentations straight from your mind maps - Unlimited maps and folders which can be edited, shared and exported Mobile - Offline work and sync - Seamless synchronization - Real time collaboration Fun - Multiple layouts (circular, concept, org chart) - Map customization by adding icons, colors, styles and map themes - Image embedding on map topics - Visualization of notes, links or tasks on topics - Full map history, undo and redo functions * Terms of Use: https://www.mindomo.com/terms-of-use * Privacy Policy: https://www.mindomo.com/privacy

About

Map Note

Organize your thoughts on an infinitely expanding canvas. This app is designed for non-linear thinking, allowing you to freely expand ideas radially for brainstorming and mind mapping.

Highlights
  • Infinitely expanding canvas
  • Radial idea expansion
  • Mind mapping
  • Brainstorming
  • Idea sketching
  • Non-linear note-taking
Features
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Using map notes, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the brain's work when considering ideas is a random and radial working image rather than linear. Traditional notes that need to be written sequentially from left to right are not very suitable for this process. If you use this infinite size notebook application, you can freely expand ideas from the center of the page, so you can make ideas more natural. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches. * Please check out MapNote 2 that can add images, add folders, and sync with iCloud.

Screenshots

Mind Map Maker4 screens
Map Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mind Map Maker at Free against Map Note's $2.99. Mind Map Maker also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Map Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

Mind Map Maker is free to download; Map Note costs $2.99 up front. Mind Map Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per 6 months. Map Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Map Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mind Map Maker has 469 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Mind Map Maker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Map Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, Map Note every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mind Map Maker versus Map Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind Map MakerMap Note
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (469 ratings) — better4.5 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperExpert Software Applications SrlNaoya Enokida

Customer experience

Mind Map Maker

All ratings469 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.1%

Map Note

All ratings69 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.0%
Negative28.4%

Bugs and requests

Mind Map Maker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Login and sync issues
  • Disappearing or lost mind maps
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • White text on white background in certain UI elements

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to connect topics or subtopics
  • More layout and formatting options
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Commenting feature
  • Improved offline functionality
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  • Backup and restore options
  • Integration with other productivity apps

Map Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mind Map Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Mindomo Premium$35.996 Months
  • Mindomo Premium Subscription$35.996 Months
  • Mindomo Premium$65.991 Year
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  • Mindomo Premium Subscription$65.991 Year
None

Map Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mind Map Maker free?
Mind Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Note free?
Map Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mind Map Maker or Map Note?
Mind Map Maker is rated higher. Mind Map Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Map Note averages 4.5 from 69 ratings.
Do Mind Map Maker or Map Note have ads?
Neither Mind Map Maker nor Map Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind Map Maker or Map Note?
Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Map Note every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mind Map Maker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Map Note on August 29, 2026.

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