Comparison

MindNote vs QingMo

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

Head to head
About

MindNote

This app helps users organize thoughts and knowledge through mind mapping and outline note-taking. It offers a flexible tree structure and outlining mode, allowing seamless switching between views for planning, reviewing, or presenting ideas. Optimized for iPad and iPhone, it provides an efficient and focused experience for deep thinkers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mind mapping with unlimited hierarchy
  • Flexible outline note-taking mode
  • Seamless switch between mind map and outline views
  • Optimized for iPad and iPhone with drag-and-drop
  • Offline access with local data storage
  • Export notes as text or images
Features
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MindNote – A Powerful Knowledge Management Tool for Mind Maps and Outline Notes MindNote is a thoughtfully designed mind mapping and outline note-taking app built for deep thinkers. With an intuitive tree structure and flexible outlining mode, it helps students, professionals, and creators clarify their ideas, organize knowledge efficiently, and build structured knowledge systems with ease. Why Choose MindNote? True Mind Mapping Experience Freely build your thinking network around nodes. Supports unlimited hierarchy levels, quick addition of child/sibling nodes, and one-tap expand/collapse—making complex information instantly clear. Powerful Outline Note Mode Uses an indented outline structure that supports multi-level headings, nested content, and fast navigation—balancing logical organization with writing efficiency. Seamless Switch Between Mind Map and Outline Switch any note between outline view and mind map view at will, adapting to different needs for planning, reviewing, or presenting. Optimized for iPad and iPhone Takes full advantage of large screens with split-view support, drag-and-drop editing, and gesture-based shortcuts for a smooth creative workflow. Key Features Multi-level tree structure for building complex knowledge frameworks Real-time indentation and visual hierarchy for clear, clutter-free logic Fast creation, editing, and reordering of nodes—simple and intuitive Light and dark themes to suit any environment Fully offline with local storage—your data stays private and secure Export notes as plain text or images, or share directly to other apps Multi-language interface: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and more Who It’s For & Use Cases Students: Organize lecture notes, build subject knowledge maps, create study outlines Professionals: Plan project structures, summarize meeting notes, draft work plans Researchers: Manage literature, structure research frameworks Creators: Outline articles or scripts, capture and organize creative ideas, draft novels Minimal. Efficient. Focused. MindNote strips away distractions and returns to the essence of note-taking—capturing thoughts in a structured way. No ads. No internet required. All your data stays securely on your device. Download MindNote now—clarify your thinking with mind maps, and deepen your understanding with outline notes.

About

QingMo

Features
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QingMo is a cross-platform Markdown editor built for a smooth writing flow. Edit on the left, see the rendered result on the right in real time — no more switching back and forth between syntax and output. — Live Preview — Rendering kicks in the moment you stop typing, with millisecond response. Switch freely between source, split, and preview modes. In split mode the editor and preview scroll in sync, so you never lose your place in long documents. — Navigate Long Documents — - Minimap: a structural overview on the right edge, color-coded by headings, body, and code. Click or drag to jump — accurate even with soft wrapping. - Sticky Header: keeps the full heading path of your current position pinned at the top while scrolling; click any level to jump back. - Two-way Linked Highlight: select text on one side and the matching text on the other is highlighted automatically. (All optional, toggleable in Settings, off by default.) — Full Markdown Support — - CommonMark: headings, emphasis, lists, quotes, links, images, rules - GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks - KaTeX math: inline $...$ and block $$...$$, rendered offline - Superscript and subscript for chemical formulas and math notes - Syntax highlighting for dozens of languages: Python, Swift, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and more — Fast Input — One-tap toolbar for bold, headings, lists, tables, formulas and more. On mobile, a quick-symbol bar sits above the keyboard so hard-to-type characters are always within reach. Full keyboard shortcuts for external keyboard users. — Consistent Across Devices + iCloud Sync — iPhone, iPad, and Mac share the same rendering core for consistent results everywhere. Turn on iCloud and your documents sync automatically across devices signed in to your Apple ID. — Handy File Management — A built-in file explorer: create, rename, delete, duplicate, and drag items into folders. Export to PDF or a single self-contained HTML file for easy sharing and archiving. — Privacy First — QingMo collects no personal data and contains no ads or trackers. Your documents stay in the local folder you choose or in your own iCloud container. — QingMo Pro (optional) — The core writing experience is free forever. A one-time QingMo Pro purchase (no subscription) unlocks advanced extras: - Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequences, Gantt) - One-tap publishing and Chinese typography tools (auto spacing, simplified/traditional conversion) - Advanced PDF export (themes, headers/footers, page numbers, watermark, cover) and long-image export - Version history, detailed word count, focus mode, and image archiving Purchase is handled entirely by the App Store, and "Restore Purchases" is available. Whether you are writing technical notes, organizing to-dos, drafting papers, or capturing ideas, QingMo keeps you focused on the content.

Screenshots

MindNote4 screens
QingMo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindNote at every 2 weeks against QingMo's every 3 weeks. 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. MindNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and QingMo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindNote ships an update every 2 weeks, QingMo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MindNote versus QingMo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindNoteQingMo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXianlong Liu兆卓 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindNote

One-time2
  • VIP member for 1 year$3.99
  • Lifetime VIP Member$8.99
1 purchases

QingMo

One-time1
  • QingMo Pro (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is MindNote free?
MindNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QingMo free?
QingMo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindNote or QingMo have ads?
Neither MindNote nor QingMo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindNote or QingMo?
MindNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and QingMo every 3 weeks. Most recently, MindNote was updated on September 23, 2026 and QingMo on September 7, 2026.

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