Comparison

MindFlow vs Positive Mind

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

Head to head
About

MindFlow

Features
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Visualize your thoughts effortlessly. MindFlow is the simplest tool to capture, organize, and expand your ideas. Designed for speed and fluidity, MindFlow lets you map out your thoughts without getting bogged down by complex menus. Just tap, drag, and watch your ideas grow. 【Perfect For】 Business: Brainstorming new projects, organizing meeting notes, and planning presentations. Study: Summarizing lecture notes, structuring essays, and visualizing concepts. Life: Planning trips, making to-do lists, setting goals, and decluttering your mind. 【Key Features】 Intuitive Creation: Simply drag from a node to create new topics instantly. Flexible Layout: Move ideas around with simple drag-and-drop gestures to organize your thoughts logically. Infinite Canvas: Pinch to zoom in and out. Use the expansive space to explore your ideas without limits. Document Management: Create and save multiple mind maps. Rename or delete files easily with a swipe gesture in the document list. Smart Coloring: Automatically colors branches by hierarchy for better readability. You can also customize the color palette in the settings. Distraction-Free: A clean user interface designed to keep you focused on what matters—your ideas. Turn chaos into clarity. Download MindFlow today and let your ideas flow. 【Premium Plan】 ・Unlimited mind map documents (Free: up to 3) ・Unlimited node hierarchy levels (Free: up to 3 levels) ・iCloud sync across devices Subscription Details: ・Title: Premium Plan (Monthly) ・Length: 1 month (auto-renewable) ・Price: $0.99 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ios-mac-a7694.web.app/privacy.html

About

Positive Mind

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Feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Let's write them down and clear your mind. ABCDE Theory Note is a self-care journaling app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles designed to help you organize your thoughts and alleviate stress. When you fail or face something unpleasant, do you automatically think, "I'm useless" or "It's all over"? In reality, what troubles you isn't the event itself, but rather your Belief (how you interpret it). Using the ABCDE model proposed by psychologist Albert Ellis, this app helps you recognize your thinking habits (cognitive distortions) and lighten your mental load. ■ Why does it work? 5 Simple Steps No specialized knowledge is required. Just follow the app's guide step-by-step: A (Activating Event): Log the objective facts of what happened. B (Belief): Record your interpretation or thoughts at that moment. C (Consequence): Reflect on the emotions and behaviors resulting from that belief. D (Disputation): Objectively challenge your thoughts. ask yourself, "Is there another way to see this?" or "Is this really true?" E (Effect): Find a new, effective belief—a realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. ■ App Features Understand Thinking Traps: Learn about common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking," "Overgeneralization," and "Should Statements." Step-by-Step Guidance: Feeling lost? Helpful hints and examples are available for every step. Messages from Your Past Self: On the home screen, your past "E (Effective New Belief)" entries are displayed randomly. Your past self encourages your present self. Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Simple & Calming Design: A user-friendly interface with soothing colors and a cute bunny character to guide you. Perfect for daily use. ■ Recommended For People who easily get down over small things. Those dealing with work or relationship stress. Anyone prone to negative thinking spirals. People interested in CBT but find it intimidating. Those who want to verbalize feelings to clear their head. Change your Beliefs, and change your Consequences. Start your journey to a lighter, freer mind with ABCDE Theory Note today.

Screenshots

MindFlow4 screens
Positive Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Positive Mind at none against MindFlow's 1. Positive Mind also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. MindFlow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Positive Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MindFlow versus Positive Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindFlowPositive Mind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhirokazu murabeTomoaki Okubo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MindFlow

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$0.991 Month
None

Positive Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindFlow free?
MindFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Positive Mind free?
Positive Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindFlow or Positive Mind have ads?
Both MindFlow and Positive Mind show ads.

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