Space DOT vs Mind Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Space DOT
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Space DOT 3.0 Features: - Templates for both DOT and Mermaid (Basic templates included. Additional templates can be purchased as in-app purchases.) - Code persistence: Switching between the code editor and the code generator will no longer wipe out your written code. - Layout adjustments: You can now choose for the code editor to appear on the top or bottom (iPhone & iPad), left or right (iPad only), full screen, or to be hidden. - You no longer have to generate code before tapping the render button. You can now simply tap the render button and it will first generate your code automatically. - The code generator tool now features a more compact layout, making it easier to enter information for multiple nodes. - Space DOT now outputs larger image files. Unleash the Power of Graphviz and Mermaid on Your iPhone and iPad. Space DOT version 3 transforms your mobile device into a powerful, professional-grade environment for creating and visualizing directed and undirected graphs using the industry-standard DOT and Mermaid languages. Perfect for engineers, data scientists, architects, and students, Space DOT is the ultimate tool for turning code into clear, elegant diagrams, all powered by an offline, high-performance WebAssembly engine. Offline Code Editor & Real-Time Preview Pure graphing Power: Write or paste your DOT or Mermaid language code in a distraction-free text editor. Instant Visualization: See your graph render in real-time. Hit "Render" to instantly generate high-quality SVG/PNG diagrams. High-Fidelity Rendering: Powered by an embedded, offline rendering engine engine, ensuring professional-grade layouts and accuracy. Interactive & Intelligent Graph Analysis Tap-to-Zoom: Tap any node in the rendered graph to instantly "zoom" into a neighborhood view, highlighting only its immediate neighbors and their connecting edges. This critical feature allows for fast, focused analysis of complex structures without re-rendering the entire graph. Fluid Gestures: Enjoy native iOS support for pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures on the graph preview. Automatic background saving ensures your DOT and Mermaid source files are always up to date. Import/Export: Easily import existing .dot or .gv files from the iOS file system. Share Anywhere: Export your finished graphs as crisp SVG or high-resolution PNG files directly to your preferred sharing service. Reference Dictionaries: Built-in, responsive, searchable libraries of DOT and Mermaid syntax, automatically switching, depending on which graphing language is selected. Code Generator Mode: Switch from the code editor to a user-friendly, form-based interface for DOT. Create nodes, edges, and attributes without writing a single line of codeβSpace DOT generates the DOT source for you. If you're not familiar with nodes and edges, you can now choose from a selection of templates for a variety of different graphing needs! Write the code. See the system. Whether you're mapping out network topology, sketching a system architecture, or studying algorithms, Space DOT provides the speed, reliability, and features you need to master graph visualization on the go.
Mind Map
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Smart Mind is a fast, private mind mapping app for capturing ideas, planning projects, studying and thinking out loud. Everything you write stays on your device. START WITH AI, FINISH BY HAND Describe what you're thinking about in one sentence and Smart Mind builds a structured map from it. Stuck on a branch? Tap any topic and expand it into sub-topics. Generated topics arrive as ordinary, fully editable text β nothing is locked, nothing is watermarked, and undo works exactly as you'd expect. BUILT FOR REAL MAPS β’ Unlimited topics and unlimited canvas β the page grows with your thinking β’ Several mind maps side by side on one canvas β’ Drag and drop to re-parent a topic or re-order siblings β’ Checkboxes with progress that rolls up from the branch below β’ Auto-numbering, crosslinks between any two topics, labels and call-outs β’ Images from your camera or gallery, notes on any topic, emoji and stock icons β’ Collapse, hide branches, autofocus a single branch, branch and group borders β’ Editable outline view β type your map as a list, see it as a map β’ Search inside a map and across your whole library, organised into folders LAYOUTS AND STYLE Eight layouts: horizontal, vertical, top-down org chart, linear timeline, radial, matrix, list, and free-form where every topic sits where you put it. Eighteen hand-built themes, eight of them dark. Style any topic individually β fill, text, border, shape, font β and any branch line's colour and pattern. TAKE IT ANYWHERE Export to PDF, PNG image, HTML, Markdown, OPML or plain text outline. Print straight from the app. Present a map branch by branch as an animated slideshow. Back up everything to a single file and restore it on another device β importing is free forever, so your maps are never trapped. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No ads. No account. No analytics. No tracking. Your maps are stored on your device and are never uploaded, synced or read by anything. The only network features are the optional AI, purchases, and crash reports you can switch off in Settings. FREE, AND WHAT PRO ADDS The free version is a complete mind mapper: unlimited maps and topics, images, notes, checkboxes, progress, crosslinks, outline, search, image export, text outline export, and every import path including full backup restore. Smart Mind Pro adds: all 8 layouts and all 18 themes plus your own custom themes, PDF/HTML/Markdown/OPML export, printing, slideshow presentation, unmarked image export up to 4x, backup export, and a far larger AI allowance. Pro is available as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese. Privacy Policy: https://mygems.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://mygems.app/term
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mind Map at none against Space DOT's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Space DOT sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mind Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Space DOT ships an update every 9 days, Mind Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space DOT | Mind Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Space Japan Studios | Hue Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Space DOT
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Technology Templates (Space DOT)$1.99
- Creativity Templates (Space DOT)$1.99
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- Business Templates (Space DOT)$1.99
- Duo-Pack$2.99
- Professional Suite (Space DOT)$2.99
Mind Map
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









