# Mind Map Maker vs Mapify

Mind Map Maker and Mapify both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Mind Map Maker's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mapify's. Mind Map Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mind Map Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per 6 months and Mapify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mind Map Maker against 4.6 for Mapify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 473 and 178 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Mind Map Maker's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mapify's.

Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, Mapify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Map Maker | Mapify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-maker-mindomo/id526684279/reviews)** | [4.6 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapify-ai-mind-map-summarizer/id6471925577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **473** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Expert Software Applications Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/526684282) | [Xmind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441041993) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Map Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-maker-mindomo/id526684279)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindomo Premium | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Mindomo Premium Subscription | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Mindomo Premium | $65.99 | per year |
| Mindomo Premium Subscription | $65.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Simple, easy to use
- 👍 No learning curve
- 👍 Plenty of features
- 👍 Customizable templates
- 👍 Excellent for organizing thoughts and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Presentation feature crashes
- 🔒 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🐛 Syncing issues and data loss
- 🐛 Laggy performance with large maps
- 🐛 Inability to duplicate or copy mind maps

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to connect topics or subtopics
- More layout and formatting options
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Commenting feature
- Improved offline functionality


### Mapify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapify-ai-mind-map-summarizer/id6471925577)

Transform any content, from study notes and work projects to videos and podcasts, into visual mind maps using AI. Quickly summarize documents, web pages, and even single ideas into organized, shareable maps. Enhance your understanding and productivity with intelligent summarization and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** PDF to Mind Map summarization, Website to Mind Map conversion, YouTube video summarization, Prompt-based mind map creation, AI-powered map enhancement, Cross-device synchronization, Easy sharing and presentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mapify Basic(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Mapify Pro（Monthly） | $19.99 | per month |
| Mapify Unlimited(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Mapify Basic(Yearly) | $71.99 | per year |
| Mapify Pro Trial-Yearly | $143.99 | per year |
| Mapify Pro（Yearly） | $143.99 | per year |
| Mapify Unlimited Trial -Yearly | $214.99 | per year |
| Mapify Unlimited(Yearly) | $214.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Idea of tags is nice
- 👍 Summarizes accurately
- 👍 Useful for quick understanding
- 👍 Excellent mind mapper
- 👍 Great integration with XMind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monthly price a bit high
- 💰 Cannot read cards over 7h without subscription
- 💰 Annoying to confirm credits each time
- 👎 Horrible generated image quality
- 👎 Not a standalone mind mapping tool

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot read cards over 7h without subscription
- Internal error and credit consumption
- Login code not working, email not received
- Cannot see all maps, alert to try again
- Error when creating from YouTube

**Requested features**

- Price per credit instead of monthly
- Fixed price for reading long cards
- Search and folder organization for created items
- Option to change branch colors manually
- Clarification on free credit reset times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mind Map Maker free?

Mind Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mapify free?

Mapify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mind Map Maker or Mapify?

Mind Map Maker is rated higher. Mind Map Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Mapify averages 4.6 from 178 ratings.

### Do Mind Map Maker or Mapify have ads?

Neither Mind Map Maker nor Mapify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mind Map Maker or Mapify?

Mind Map Maker ships an update every 9 days, and Mapify fortnightly. Most recently, Mind Map Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mapify on October 11, 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.*