Comparison

Enso | Mindmap vs Truly Simple Kanban

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

Head to head
About

Enso | Mindmap

Features
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This Is NOT a Note-Taking App
It’s a Recalling App — Recalling Made the Best. Rethink how you recall. Structure everything you want to learn, study, or truly retain. Why? * Recall with clarity and confidence. * Track your learning progress effortlessly. * Structure your thoughts meaningfully. * Dive deeper into understanding. * Make abstract ideas tangible. * Master real comprehension. * Break down complex topics into recallable chunks.

About

Truly Simple Kanban

This minimalistic app provides a straightforward kanban board for task management. Organize tasks by dragging them between 'To Do,' 'In Progress,' and 'Done' columns. Customize tasks with colors and checkboxes, with data synced across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop task management
  • Customizable tasks with colors and checkboxes
  • Device and iCloud syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Multiple board support (Pro feature)
Features
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Truly Simple Kanban is a minimalist task board designed for makers, students, and creatives. It gives you a clear visual overview of what needs to get done, without overwhelming you with complex project management features. It uses physical-paper-inspired colors, adheres to strict accessibility standards, and syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Drag and Drop: Move tasks easily between To Do, In Progress, and Done. • Custom Columns: Rename or add new columns to match your workflow. • Accessible Design: Enjoy high-contrast text, large touch targets, and full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type text resizing. • Color Coding: Organize tasks and boards with custom colors. • iCloud Sync: Automatically sync your boards and colors across your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. • Total Privacy: Everything is stored securely on your device. No permissions required, zero data collected.

Screenshots

Enso | Mindmap4 screens
Truly Simple Kanban3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Truly Simple Kanban at Free against Enso | Mindmap's $4.99. Enso | Mindmap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

Truly Simple Kanban is free to download; Enso | Mindmap costs $4.99 up front. Truly Simple Kanban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Enso | Mindmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enso | Mindmap ships an update monthly, Truly Simple Kanban every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Enso | Mindmap versus Truly Simple Kanban: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnso | MindmapTruly Simple Kanban
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIliya LyanColin Wright

In-app purchases

None

Enso | Mindmap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple Kanban

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Enso | Mindmap free?
Enso | Mindmap costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Truly Simple Kanban free?
Truly Simple Kanban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enso | Mindmap or Truly Simple Kanban have ads?
Neither Enso | Mindmap nor Truly Simple Kanban shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enso | Mindmap or Truly Simple Kanban?
Enso | Mindmap ships an update monthly, and Truly Simple Kanban every 3 weeks. Most recently, Enso | Mindmap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Truly Simple Kanban on September 23, 2026.

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