Comparison

Maple Note vs MindMap

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

Head to head
About

Maple Note

Features
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MapleNote is a software that records and synchronizes local notes in a chat format. It uses a familiar chat window to record your occasional inspiration, and can synchronize notes to cloud services. "Multi-format" supports text, pictures, recordings, etc. "Multi-template" supports to-do items, circle of friends mode, etc. "Multi-theme" supports multiple color theme switching "Multi-language" supports Chinese, English

About

MindMap

Features
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Turn scattered thoughts into clear, editable maps—then grow them with AI. MindMap is a native workspace for brainstorming, studying, planning, and presenting. Start with a blank canvas or a ready-made structure, shape every branch, and keep your ideas available as local drafts or synchronized cloud documents after sign-in. CREATE AND ORGANIZE • Build mind maps, logic charts, tree diagrams, organization charts, timelines, fishbone diagrams, matrices, grids, and tree tables. • Start quickly with built-in templates and layout presets. • Add topics, notes, relationships, boundaries, labels, and images. WORK WITH AI • Generate a starting map from a topic. • Expand branches, rewrite text, summarize ideas, and turn goals into actionable tasks. • Keep editing every generated topic on the native canvas. EDIT WITH CONTROL • Undo and redo changes with local operation history. • Adjust typography, shapes, colors, branch styles, and canvas themes. • Use light or dark appearance on iPhone and iPad. IMPORT AND SHARE • Import and export .xmind, Markdown, and MindDocument JSON files. • Export a high-quality PNG for reports, lessons, and presentations. AI features require an internet connection. Cloud synchronization requires an account.

Screenshots

Maple Note4 screens
MindMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindMap at every 2 weeks against Maple Note's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maple Note ships an update every 2 months, MindMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Maple Note versus MindMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaple NoteMindMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer林 姜智彬 林

In-app purchases

None

Maple Note

No in-app purchases

None

MindMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maple Note free?
Maple Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindMap free?
MindMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maple Note or MindMap have ads?
Neither Maple Note nor MindMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maple Note or MindMap?
Maple Note ships an update every 2 months, and MindMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Maple Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and MindMap on October 25, 2026.

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