# Bid vs Mindscope 2

Bid and Mindscope 2 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bid's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mindscope 2's. Bid also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bid against 5.0 for Mindscope 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bid's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mindscope 2's.

Bid ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindscope 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bid | Mindscope 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-bot/id6749811707/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscope-2/id6749939290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulrahman Alasmari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832216853) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### Bid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-bot/id6749811707)

This app assists airline crew with managing their flight schedules and bidding for new assignments. It automates line retrieval, helps build custom bid sheets, and provides real-time roster updates with legality checks and pay estimations.

**Highlights:** Automated line retrieval, Customizable bid sheet builder, Real-time roster updates, Legality checker, Pay estimation, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months Plan | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Plan | $11.99 | 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 Bid free?

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

### Is Mindscope 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bid or Mindscope 2?

Bid and Mindscope 2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Bid or Mindscope 2 have ads?

Neither Bid nor Mindscope 2 shows ads.

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

Bid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindscope 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mindscope 2 on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*