# 5 vs MindPen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 at none against MindPen's 3. MindPen's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindPen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 | MindPen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 23 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maksim Kavalchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798928991) | [MOBIZATE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885913602) |

## What reviewers say

### 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-ideas/id6742548121)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MindPen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindpenmind-map-brainstorming/id6773913398)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindPen Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| MindPen Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| MindPen Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 free?

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

### Is MindPen free?

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

### Do 5 or MindPen have ads?

Neither 5 nor MindPen shows ads.

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