# MindNode vs TrackForms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrackForms at none against MindNode's 2. TrackForms also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MindNode's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindNode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TrackForms asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrackForms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindNode has 325 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MindNode ships an update fortnightly, TrackForms monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindNode | TrackForms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnode-mind-map-and-outline/id6446116532/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackforms/id6739383595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IdeasOnCanvas GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/312220105) | [Forgeahead Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515048885) |

## What reviewers say

### MindNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindnode-mind-map-and-outline/id6446116532)

Visualize and organize your thoughts with an infinite canvas for mind mapping and a linear structure for outlining. Collaborate in real-time with others and access your projects across all your Apple devices. A free editor is available, with an optional subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas mind mapping, Linear outlining view, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization, Notes and visual tags, Import and export options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful brainstorming features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌟 Excellent for organizing thoughts and ideas
- 🌍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive file management
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of folder organization
- 🔙 Missing key features from classic version
- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Text rendering issues
- Syncing problems across devices
- Incompatibility with older hardware

**Requested features**

- Add folder structure for organizing mind maps
- Restore manual layout and positioning options
- Bring back Apple Watch support
- Improve export and integration with other apps
- Provide more customization options for themes and formatting


### TrackForms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackforms/id6739383595)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindNode free?

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

### Is TrackForms free?

TrackForms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MindNode or TrackForms?

TrackForms is rated higher. MindNode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while TrackForms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MindNode or TrackForms have ads?

Neither MindNode nor TrackForms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindNode or TrackForms?

MindNode ships an update fortnightly, and TrackForms monthly. Most recently, MindNode was updated on October 24, 2026 and TrackForms on October 24, 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.*