# iLists vs Mindscope 2

The clearest difference is device support: Mindscope 2 at 4 against iLists's 2. Mindscope 2 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iLists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mindscope 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iLists ships an update every 2 weeks, Mindscope 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLists | Mindscope 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Korostylov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719794309) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### iLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilists/id6739258931)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |


### Mindscope 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290)

Capture and organize your thoughts visually with a fluid mind-mapper and outliner. Create nested entries, link ideas, and export your work in various formats. Syncs across Apple devices and offers offline access.

**Highlights:** Free-form visual boards, Instant outlining and nesting, Multiple boards per project, Rich entry types (text, links, todos, notes), Line and arrow connections, Smart Undo/Redo, Multiple export formats (OPML, PDF, PNG, HTML)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindscope Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mindscope Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Mindscope Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLists free?

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

### Is Mindscope 2 free?

Mindscope 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do iLists or Mindscope 2 have ads?

Neither iLists nor Mindscope 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLists or Mindscope 2?

iLists ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mindscope 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, iLists was updated on September 13, 2026 and Mindscope 2 on August 22, 2026.

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