# MindMap vs cortex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: cortex at none against MindMap's 2. cortex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. cortex asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindMap | cortex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) | [Ziad Alharbi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896352371) |

## What reviewers say

### MindMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindmap-mindmapper/id6736729888)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


### cortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex/id6768269910)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindMap free?

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

### Is cortex free?

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

### Do MindMap or cortex have ads?

MindMap shows ads; cortex does not.

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