Mind Ace vs Note to Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mind Ace
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Organize your ideas visually with intuitive mind mapping. Unlike complex diagramming tools, Mind Ace makes it easy to structure your thoughts with a clean interface, personalize nodes with colors and emojis, restructure your maps effortlessly, and back up your work safely. FEATURES • Intuitive Mind Mapping Create beautiful mind maps in seconds. Tap to add nodes, drag to reorder, and build your ideas visually. The clean, distraction-free canvas lets you focus on your thoughts. • Colors & Emojis Make your mind maps personal. Assign colors to highlight important branches and add emojis for visual interest. Find what you need quickly with visual cues. • Flexible Organization Drag and drop nodes to reorder them instantly. Collapse branches to focus on specific areas, then expand to see everything. Your maps adapt to how you think. • Extract & Expand Turn any branch into its own mind map with one tap. Perfect for when a subtopic grows too large. Your ideas can evolve without limits. • Backup & Restore Export all your mind maps to a backup file. Restore anytime to continue your work. Your ideas are always safe and portable. • Clean Design No cluttered toolbars or overwhelming options. Mind Ace shows a minimal interface that highlights your ideas. Start mapping immediately. Organize scattered thoughts into clear, visual structures. Mind Ace helps you think clearly, plan effectively, and achieve your goals. There is an optional Premium subscription for unlimited access. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.productivetap.com/mind-ace-privacy-policy/
Note to Self
Capture thoughts, voice notes, and important information locally on your device. Organize with categories and tags, and export your data in various formats. Optional premium features enhance recording and transcription capabilities.
- On-device note storage
- Typed note creation and editing
- Voice recording and transcription (optional)
- Note organization with categories and tags (optional)
- Export notes as text, PDF, or JSON
- No ads
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Capture what matters, then find it when you need it. Note to Self keeps your notes and original recordings on your device, with a clear home for your thoughts and no ads. FREE EVERYDAY NOTES Write as many typed notes as you need. Search, edit, pin, archive and delete them. Save opens the note you just made, so you always know where it went. TAKE YOUR WORDS WITH YOU Export one note or your library as text, PDF or JSON. Long notes continue across PDF pages. You choose where exported copies go. Reading, editing and exporting existing notes stays free. OPTIONAL NOTE TO SELF PLUS Record and transcribe on device where Apple supports your device and language. Keep the original recording to check the transcript. Add categories and tags to organize your library. Existing notes, recordings and organization remain accessible if Plus ends. Plus is an optional auto-renewing monthly Apple subscription. The U.S. price is $1.99/month, with a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers. Localized pricing and eligibility are shown before purchase. Installing does not start a trial. A trial renews at the displayed monthly price unless cancelled before renewal. Manage or cancel in Apple Account subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel billing. Eligible earlier paid Apple purchasers retain Plus after their original purchase is verified; use Restore purchases. YOUR NOTES STAY LOCAL No note account is required. Note content and audio are not sent to NextEleven or RevenueCat. Apple handles billing; RevenueCat validates Plus purchases and processes purchase analytics. Device backups and destinations you choose for exports have their own settings. Recording requires appropriate consent. Automated transcription can be wrong; verify important information against the original audio. On-device transcription is not available for every device or language. Support: https://www.nexteleven.dev/note-to-self/ios-support.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Note to Self at 3 against Mind Ace's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mind Ace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Note to Self sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Mind Ace | Note to Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ProductiveTap | Sean McDonnell |
In-app purchases
Mind Ace
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
Note to Self
- Note to Self Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month









