Comparison

Bloomnote vs MindNote

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

Head to head
About

Bloomnote

This app offers a block-based note-taking experience with rich media support, including health data, countdowns, and voice-to-text. Organize notes with timelines, calendars, and tags, and export them in various formats. Personalize your experience with custom icons and themes.

Highlights
  • Block-based note-taking
  • Rich media integration (health, countdown, mood, weather)
  • Voice-to-text conversion
  • Multiple image display modes
  • Timeline and calendar views
  • Export to PDF, TXT, HTML, and more
  • Customizable icons and themes
Features
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Bloomnote: where every note blooms! We are note-taking app with a block-based system, making it effortless to capture your ideas, elegantly display them. Experience a whole new level of note-taking that goes beyond the ordinary! 1. Record, Your Way Health data, countdown, location, mood, weather—everything is at your fingertips! Add links, files, code, or formulas. Voice recordings? No problem, convert them to text in real time! Document scanning? Quick and easy! 2. Elegant Image Display Say goodbye to clutter! Choose from collage, slider, or single-image modes to display your images. Even multiple images can be arranged with elegance! 3. Effortless Management - Timeline View: Your daily note beautifully visualized - Calendar View: See all your notes at a glance and plan ahead with ease. - #Tag System: Organize your notes in seconds, making finding notes a breeze! 4. Powerful Features to Fall in Love With - Nested Links: Insert links to other notes, creating endless possibilities! - Multi-Level Search: Blocks, Notes and Tags, find exactly what you need. - To-Do View: Gather all your tasks in one place and never miss a task. - Summary View: Track stats like total notes, blocks, and days of use, with a GitHub-style contribution graph, making your notes a celebration! 5. Export in Multiple Formats - Export your notes as PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown, HTML, Images, or even the proprietary .bloomnote format. Share seamlessly and manage your notes your way! 6. Personalize to Match Your Style - Customizable Icons: Choose from 16 app icons to match your mood. - Themes: Pick from multiple theme colors for a look that’s uniquely yours - Creative Dividers: Use emojis as separators to add a touch of fun to your notes. 7. Your Data, Your Rules - Your privacy matters. Bloomnote uses iCloud for storage and synchronization, meaning we can’t access your data. Your ideas and records are yours, and yours alone! Join Bloomnote Now Let every note bloom with brilliance. Start your journey with Bloomnote and make your ideas and memories shine! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MindNote

This app helps users organize thoughts and knowledge through mind mapping and outline note-taking. It offers a flexible tree structure and outlining mode, allowing seamless switching between views for planning, reviewing, or presenting ideas. Optimized for iPad and iPhone, it provides an efficient and focused experience for deep thinkers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mind mapping with unlimited hierarchy
  • Flexible outline note-taking mode
  • Seamless switch between mind map and outline views
  • Optimized for iPad and iPhone with drag-and-drop
  • Offline access with local data storage
  • Export notes as text or images
Features
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MindNote – A Powerful Knowledge Management Tool for Mind Maps and Outline Notes MindNote is a thoughtfully designed mind mapping and outline note-taking app built for deep thinkers. With an intuitive tree structure and flexible outlining mode, it helps students, professionals, and creators clarify their ideas, organize knowledge efficiently, and build structured knowledge systems with ease. Why Choose MindNote? True Mind Mapping Experience Freely build your thinking network around nodes. Supports unlimited hierarchy levels, quick addition of child/sibling nodes, and one-tap expand/collapse—making complex information instantly clear. Powerful Outline Note Mode Uses an indented outline structure that supports multi-level headings, nested content, and fast navigation—balancing logical organization with writing efficiency. Seamless Switch Between Mind Map and Outline Switch any note between outline view and mind map view at will, adapting to different needs for planning, reviewing, or presenting. Optimized for iPad and iPhone Takes full advantage of large screens with split-view support, drag-and-drop editing, and gesture-based shortcuts for a smooth creative workflow. Key Features Multi-level tree structure for building complex knowledge frameworks Real-time indentation and visual hierarchy for clear, clutter-free logic Fast creation, editing, and reordering of nodes—simple and intuitive Light and dark themes to suit any environment Fully offline with local storage—your data stays private and secure Export notes as plain text or images, or share directly to other apps Multi-language interface: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and more Who It’s For & Use Cases Students: Organize lecture notes, build subject knowledge maps, create study outlines Professionals: Plan project structures, summarize meeting notes, draft work plans Researchers: Manage literature, structure research frameworks Creators: Outline articles or scripts, capture and organize creative ideas, draft novels Minimal. Efficient. Focused. MindNote strips away distractions and returns to the essence of note-taking—capturing thoughts in a structured way. No ads. No internet required. All your data stays securely on your device. Download MindNote now—clarify your thinking with mind maps, and deepen your understanding with outline notes.

Screenshots

Bloomnote4 screens
MindNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MindNote at 5.0 against Bloomnote's 4.3. MindNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bloomnote's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bloomnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MindNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloomnote has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloomnote ships an update weekly, MindNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bloomnote versus MindNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomnoteMindNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEchoSeek Tech Co., Ltd.Xianlong Liu

Customer experience

Bloomnote

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

MindNote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloomnote

Subscriptions2
  • Bloomnote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Bloomnote Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Pay, Lifetime Use$44.99
2 purchases

MindNote

One-time2
  • VIP member for 1 year$3.99
  • Lifetime VIP Member$8.99

Questions

Is Bloomnote free?
Bloomnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindNote free?
MindNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bloomnote or MindNote?
MindNote is rated higher. Bloomnote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while MindNote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bloomnote or MindNote have ads?
Bloomnote shows ads; MindNote does not.
Which is updated more often, Bloomnote or MindNote?
Bloomnote ships an update weekly, and MindNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bloomnote was updated on September 17, 2026 and MindNote on September 23, 2026.

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