Comparison

Mind Map Maker vs MapNote2

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

MapNote2

This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for idea spreading
  • Radial thinking support
  • Mind mapping
  • Brainstorming tool
  • Idea sketching
Features
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Using MapNote, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the way the brain works when thinking about ideas is random and radial 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 spread your ideas from the center of the page, so you can come up with ideas more naturally. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.

Screenshots

Mind Map Maker4 screens
MapNote24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mind Map Maker at Free against MapNote2's $5.99. Mind Map Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (77% vs 45%). MapNote2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 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; MapNote2 costs $5.99 up front. Mind Map Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per 6 months. MapNote2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Map Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mind Map Maker has 469 ratings behind it against 36, 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 45% of MapNote2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, MapNote2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mind Map Maker versus MapNote2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind Map MakerMapNote2
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (469 ratings) — better4.1 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB153 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%

MapNote2

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral18.3%
Negative36.5%

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

MapNote2

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

MapNote2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mind Map Maker free?
Mind Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapNote2 free?
MapNote2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mind Map Maker or MapNote2?
Mind Map Maker is rated higher. Mind Map Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while MapNote2 averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.
Do Mind Map Maker or MapNote2 have ads?
Neither Mind Map Maker nor MapNote2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind Map Maker or MapNote2?
Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, and MapNote2 every 6 months. Most recently, Mind Map Maker was updated on September 24, 2026 and MapNote2 on September 16, 2026.

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