# MindMap vs Screen discipline

The clearest difference is ads: Screen discipline at none against MindMap's shown. Screen discipline also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Screen discipline sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindMap ships an update every 6 months, Screen discipline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindMap | Screen discipline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 72 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) | [Jens Gunnar Solli Thoresen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771960386) |

## 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 |


### Screen discipline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-discipline/id6771960384)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 min extension | $0.99 | one-time |
| Screen Discipline Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindMap free?

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

### Is Screen discipline free?

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

### Do MindMap or Screen discipline have ads?

MindMap shows ads; Screen discipline does not.

### Which is updated more often, MindMap or Screen discipline?

MindMap ships an update every 6 months, and Screen discipline every 2 weeks. Most recently, MindMap was updated on October 13, 2026 and Screen discipline on October 9, 2026.

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