Comparison

Rtrivr vs MindNode

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

Head to head
About

Rtrivr

Connects your iOS device via Bluetooth to specific hardware products for features like two-way alarms, data transmission, and remote photo/video control. Note that continued GPS use can significantly impact battery life.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Two-way alarming
  • Data transmission
  • Remote picture control
  • Remote video control
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This app use iPhone (iPhone 4s, iPhone 5,iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6\7\8, iPhone 6\7\8 plus, iPhone x, iPhone xs, iPhone xs max)/iPad (iPad 3,iPad 4,iPad Air, iPad Air 2,iPad mini, iPad mini 2/3/4 , iPad Pro) /iPod touch 5/6 bluetooth communication with Rtrivr ble hardware products(R616, R621, R631, R633, etc), to achieve the two sides to alarm, data transmission, remote control picture, remote video, etc. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

MindNode

Capture, organize, and visualize your thoughts and ideas. This app allows you to brainstorm, structure complex projects, and share your vision in various formats. Stay productive across all your devices with seamless iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • Capture thoughts as text, images, links, or tasks
  • Organize ideas with hierarchical outlines and mind maps
  • Style mind maps with themes and stickers
  • Export ideas to various formats
  • Cross-platform productivity with iCloud sync
  • Focus Mode and foldable branches for organization
Features
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Every great idea starts with a single thought. And another. And then a million more. MindNode is the most delightful brainstorming app for Mac and iOS. It helps you capture your thoughts and create a clear picture of your idea. Featured as Apple’s “App of the Day” & “Editors’ Choice” WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? • Capture Your Thoughts Whether as words, images, links, tasks, or notes, capture your thoughts in any form. Create an outline for an organized, hierarchical view, and observe how it grows as a mind map. Use the mind map to visually rearrange nodes and add new thoughts. MindNode is the right tool to get your ideas out of your head the way you want to. • Organize Your Idea Your document reflects your ever-changing understanding of an idea as you add and adjust thoughts. Move, tag, connect, detach, and reconnect as often as you like. Mind map and outline side-by-side. Concentrate on one thought at a time with Focus Mode, Visual Tags, and foldable branches. • Style Your Mind Map Personalize your document with beautiful out-of-the-box themes and custom stickers. Make your mind map look just right by styling every detail. With Smart Layout your idea will always look fantastic. • Share Your Vision Easily share your documents with others or move them one step further in your creative process. Send tasks to Apple Reminders, Things, or OmniFocus. Export your idea as text, image, and to many other file formats. STAY PRODUCTIVE WHEREVER YOU GO Whether it’s on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, with MindNode, you stay productive wherever you are. Store your files on iCloud Drive and access them on all your devices. FREE EDITOR Use MindNode for free to capture your ideas with actions like editing, rearranging, and folding nodes, as well as importing and exporting files. • Capture: grow your thoughts into fully-fledged ideas • Fold branches: keep your documents organized • Import: FreeMind, MindManager, iThoughts, plain text, RTF, CSV, OPML, Markdown, TextBundle • Export: plain text, RTF, CSV, OPML, PDF, PNG image, Markdown, TextBundle, TaskPaper, FreeMind MINDNODE PLUS MindNode Plus is a cross-platform subscription for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It unlocks all of MindNode’s features like Outlining, Visual Tags, Focus Mode, Notes, Themes, Stickers, Connections, and much more. MindNode Plus is available as a monthly and a yearly subscription. Try out all of MindNode’s features with a free 14-day trial. • Collect everything: add text, images, and links to nodes • Outlining: create your document using a hierarchical, organized approach • Visual Tags: tag your thoughts for more context, highlight tags to see new relationships • Notes: keep your mind map easy to read without losing a single detail • Connections: connect nodes on different branches • Tasks: turn your thoughts into actions • Quick Entry: just start typing to collect thoughts • Themes: beautiful out-of-the-box themes and unlimited personal themes • Images: insert your own images and annotate them • Stickers: 260+ hand-crafted stickers with adjustable colors • Styling: rich styling options for every single part of your mind map • Layouts: top-down and horizontal • Focus Mode: put a spotlight on a single branch • Dark Mode: for when your thoughts come at night • Share Tasks: to Apple Reminders, Things, and OmniFocus WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT MINDNODE “The app keeps out of your way, so it doesn’t interrupt your thought processes.” – New York Times “An app on the cutting edge of iOS design and technologies.” – MacStories “Slowly grow and track your ideas, connecting nodes to help you better conceptualize your idea or thoughts.” – BusinessInsider QUESTIONS? Reach out to us at support@mindnode.com and on Twitter (@mindnode). Let us know if you have any questions or issues. We’re always glad to help. Terms of Service: https://mindnode.com/terms

Screenshots

Rtrivr3 screens
MindNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MindNode at 4.5 against Rtrivr's 3.5. MindNode also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 17%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). Rtrivr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). 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. MindNode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rtrivr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindNode holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindNode has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Rtrivr's written reviews are positive against 59% of MindNode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rtrivr ships an update monthly, MindNode every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rtrivr versus MindNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRtrivrMindNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB390 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONG KONG EUREKA TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITEDIdeasOnCanvas GmbH

Customer experience

Rtrivr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

MindNode

All ratings1,897 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative29.5%

Bugs and requests

Rtrivr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MindNode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Files disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • App crashing after recent updates
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add audio recording capability
  • Improve handwriting and Apple Pencil support
  • Allow more flexible node connections and layouts
  • Provide a one-time purchase option

In-app purchases

None

Rtrivr

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MindNode

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription6 Months trial$24.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Rtrivr free?
Rtrivr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindNode free?
MindNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rtrivr or MindNode?
MindNode is rated higher. Rtrivr averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MindNode averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Rtrivr or MindNode have ads?
MindNode shows ads; Rtrivr does not.
Which is updated more often, Rtrivr or MindNode?
Rtrivr ships an update monthly, and MindNode every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rtrivr was updated on June 6, 2026 and MindNode on September 23, 2026.

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