Comparison

MindBloom vs Threadmap

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

Head to head
About

MindBloom

Features
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Your mind is a garden. Every idea is a seed waiting to bloom. MindGarden transforms the way you think, plan, and create. Instead of staring at blank pages or forcing thoughts into rigid outlines, you plant your ideas as seeds in a living digital garden and watch them grow as you develop them. THINK VISUALLY, GROW NATURALLY Start with a single thought. Branch out freely. MindGarden's intuitive mind mapping canvas lets you connect ideas the way your brain actually works β€” not in lists or bullet points, but in living, breathing maps that evolve with your thinking. The auto-layout engine keeps your map organized even as it expands in unexpected directions. SEVEN WAYS TO CAPTURE EVERY THOUGHT Not all ideas are the same, and your tools shouldn't treat them that way. Choose from 7 specialized node types: Normal for general thoughts, Category for grouping related concepts, Idea for creative sparks worth exploring, Step for sequential actions, Task for concrete to-dos, Resource for links and reference materials, and Milestone for key achievements and goals you want to celebrate. WATCH YOUR IDEAS EVOLVE Every node starts as a seed. As you develop your thinking, watch it progress through five meaningful stages: Seed for fresh thoughts just planted, Growing for ideas being actively developed, Blocked for concepts that need something before they can advance, Gold for completed and polished work, and Archived for ideas stored safely for later. Your garden tells the story of your creative journey at a glance. THREE WAYS TO CONNECT Relationships between ideas matter. Use parent edges for clear hierarchies, cross edges for lateral connections between different branches, and depends-on edges when one idea cannot move forward without another. Your map captures not just what you think, but how your thoughts relate to each other. AI THAT HELPS YOU THINK DEEPER Stuck on a branch? Let AI-powered features expand your thinking. Grow Branch generates fresh sub-ideas from any node. Organize Outline restructures your entire map for clarity. Generate Roadmap turns a single idea into a complete action plan with steps and milestones. AI doesn't replace your thinking β€” it amplifies it. SIX THEMES TO MATCH YOUR MOOD Your workspace should reflect how you feel. Switch between Garden Default for that fresh green energy, Glass Garden for a clean translucent modern look, Sunset Bloom when warm oranges inspire you, Midnight Focus for deep concentration without distractions, Ocean Breeze when cool blues calm your racing mind, and Golden Hour for that warm amber glow of peak creativity. LEVEL UP AS YOU GROW Start as a Seedling and progress through six gardener levels. Reach Sprout at 11 nodes, Gardener at 51, Cultivator at 151, Master at 401, and the legendary Sage at 1000 nodes. Every thought you capture brings you closer to mastery. Your level reflects the richness of your thinking. RELAX AND RECHARGE When you need a break from brainstorming, explore built-in relaxation soundscapes. Immerse yourself in nature sounds and ambient music designed to refresh your mind, reduce stress, and spark new inspiration when you return to your garden. BUILT FOR YOUR PRIVACY Your ideas belong to you β€” nobody else. MindGarden is offline-first. All your data lives on your device using secure local storage, not on someone else's server. No tracking, no data collection, no compromise. Think freely, knowing your thoughts remain completely private. AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES iPhone, iPad, and Web β€” your garden is always with you. FREE TO START, ROOM TO GROW Get started for free with a generous feature set. When you're ready for more, unlock advanced capabilities with Pro and Studio tiers that take your garden to the next level. Plant your first seed today. You'll be amazed at what grows. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://owebsite.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-for-mind-bloom/

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Threadmap

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Threadmap turns scattered thoughts into clear, shareable mind mapsβ€”and lets your whole team think together in real time. Threadmap is a fast, beautiful mind-mapping app built natively for Apple devices. Capture ideas the moment they strike and watch them branch into something structured. WHY THREADMAP β€’ Real-time collaboration β€” share a map and brainstorm together live over iCloud β€’ Works everywhere β€” iPhone, iPad, and Mac, always in sync, no separate account β€’ Infinite canvas β€” pan, zoom, and grow maps as big as your thinking β€’ 25+ templates β€” project plans, reading lists, trip planners, and more β€’ Rich nodes β€” text, images, links, checklists, and voice notes β€’ Export anywhere β€” PDF, PNG, Markdown, OPML Private by design: your data lives in your own iCloud, synced end-to-end across your devices. Threadmap Pro unlocks unlimited maps, collaboration, and premium templates. Privacy policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/ Terms of use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/

Screenshots

MindBloom4 screens
Threadmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindBloom at 16.0 against Threadmap's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MindBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Threadmap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindBloom ships an update every 4 weeks, Threadmap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MindBloom versus Threadmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindBloomThreadmap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGokhan Alp AtarKanchalika Kongyong

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MindBloom

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Studio Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Studio Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Threadmap

Subscriptions2
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is MindBloom free?
MindBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadmap free?
Threadmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindBloom or Threadmap have ads?
Neither MindBloom nor Threadmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindBloom or Threadmap?
MindBloom ships an update every 4 weeks, and Threadmap fortnightly. Most recently, MindBloom was updated on September 18, 2026 and Threadmap on September 10, 2026.

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