# Mindscope 2 vs QuickSave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickSave at 100% against Mindscope 2's 50%. QuickSave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mindscope 2's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindscope 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QuickSave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindscope 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickSave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindscope 2 | QuickSave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) | [Zhiqi Pan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893386703) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### QuickSave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicksave-links-screenshots/id6780582796)

A private digital space to store links, screenshots, notes, and images from any app. Organize your saved content with tags and smart lists for easy retrieval, all synced privately via iCloud without ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Save links, images, and notes from any app, Organize with freeform tags and smart lists, Full-text search across all saved content, Save multiple images per item, Private iCloud sync, No account creation required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickSave Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindscope 2 free?

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

### Is QuickSave free?

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

### Do Mindscope 2 or QuickSave have ads?

Neither Mindscope 2 nor QuickSave shows ads.

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

Mindscope 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuickSave every 2 days. Most recently, Mindscope 2 was updated on October 5, 2026 and QuickSave on September 27, 2026.

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