Comparison

Vision vs MindBoardy

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

Head to head
About

Vision

Create a private, distraction-free digital dream board to keep your goals visible. Add images and ideas effortlessly to stay inspired daily. This open-source application is completely free and stores your data locally.

Highlights
  • Private dream board
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Add images and ideas
  • Local data storage
  • Open-source code
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Completely free, private, and effortless. Vision helps you keep your goals top of mind with a simple, distraction-free dream board. • No accounts, no ads – Your data stays private, stored locally • Effortless & distraction-free – Add images and ideas instantly Free. Open-source. Yours. Stay inspired every day. If you want to add to or check out the code search ‘solomoninnovations/visionboard’ on GitHub. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MindBoardy

Features
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MindBoardy – Visual Mind Maps for Ideas and Creativity Turn your ideas into clear, connected mind maps with MindBoardy. MindBoardy is a visual mind mapping app that helps you organize your thoughts, explore ideas, and connect information in one flexible workspace. Whether you're brainstorming, studying, planning a project, or simply organizing your thoughts, MindBoardy gives you the freedom to think visually and structure your ideas your way. Think freely. Connect ideas. See the bigger picture. Features: • Visual Mind Mapping – Create, arrange, and connect nodes freely to build mind maps that reflect the way you think. • Multiple Mind Boards – Create up to 2 mind boards with the free version or upgrade to Premium for up to 20 mind boards. • Notes and Tasks – Add notes and tasks to any node to keep related information connected. • Image Nodes – Upload images directly into your mind maps to make your ideas more visual. • Website Links – Attach URLs to nodes and keep useful resources close to your ideas. • Highlight Important Ideas – Make key nodes stand out and focus on what matters. • Flexible Organization – Structure complex topics into clear, connected mind maps without being restricted to predefined layouts. • Cloud Sync – Keep your mind boards synchronized across your devices. Perfect For: • Brainstorming and creative thinking • Mind mapping and idea generation • Studying and learning • Research and knowledge organization • Project planning • Personal organization • Connecting ideas and exploring new perspectives A Space for Your Ideas Your thoughts don't always follow a straight line. MindBoardy gives you the freedom to explore connections, develop ideas, and organize information visually in a way that works for you. Start with 2 free mind boards and upgrade to Premium for up to 20 mind boards when you need more space for your ideas. Whether you're a student, creative thinker, professional, or simply someone with lots of ideas, MindBoardy helps you turn scattered thoughts into meaningful connections.

Screenshots

Vision4 screens
MindBoardy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vision at none against MindBoardy's 1. Vision also leads on ads (none vs shown). MindBoardy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. MindBoardy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vision asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vision ships an update every 2 months, MindBoardy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vision versus MindBoardy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionMindBoardy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSolomon InnovationsInfamous Tuesday

In-app purchases

None

Vision

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MindBoardy

One-time1
  • MindBoard Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Vision free?
Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindBoardy free?
MindBoardy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vision or MindBoardy have ads?
MindBoardy shows ads; Vision does not.
Which is updated more often, Vision or MindBoardy?
Vision ships an update every 2 months, and MindBoardy every 3 months. Most recently, Vision was updated on October 13, 2026 and MindBoardy on October 24, 2026.

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