Comparison

Converge vs ConceptMap

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

Head to head
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Converge

Features
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Turn a PDF or your lecture notes into a clear mind map in seconds, then shape it with a swipe. Converge is the fastest way to see what you're thinking — and what you're studying. AI STUDY MAPS FROM ANY PDF Drop in a PDF or text file and Converge's cloud AI pulls out the key ideas and builds a structured map you can edit, rearrange, and export. Great for textbook chapters, research papers, lecture notes, and long articles. Your first three imports are free. Pro includes 30 imports every month, and a failed import never counts against you. SWIPE TO THINK Every action is a gesture. Swipe down to add a child idea. Swipe right to add a sibling. Swipe up to promote a branch, swipe left to collapse it. Drag any idea to move it. Tap to select, tap again to edit. No menus in the way. FOUR LAYOUTS, ONE TAP APART The same map, four ways, with smooth animated transitions: • Mind Map — ideas branching out to both sides • Vertical — a top-down tree • Outline — a clean hierarchy for plans, essays, and revision • Free Thinking — organic clusters, no grid required 13 THEMES From crisp monochrome and warm paper to deep dark canvases inspired by popular code-editor themes. Each theme has its own palette, node shapes, and edge styles, so every map looks polished by default. EXPORT ANYWHERE PDF for sharing and print, PNG for slides, Markdown for any text workflow. FOCUS MODE Zoom in on one branch and let the rest fade away. Work one branch at a time on iPhone, or dim everything else on iPad. ALSO INCLUDED • Cross-links to connect ideas across branches • Undo and redo, with a two-finger tap anywhere to undo • Search across every node • Eight starter templates: Blank, SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Meeting Notes, Pros & Cons, Book Notes, Weekly Plan, and Brainstorm • A one-minute interactive tutorial • Keyboard shortcuts on iPad CONVERGE PRO Free: up to 5 mind maps, 3 AI imports, and watermarked PDF/PNG exports. Pro: unlimited maps, watermark-free exports, and 30 AI imports a month. Available as a monthly or annual subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your maps live on your device and in your own private iCloud. No account needed. Analytics are opt-in. AI Import sends the file you choose, plus a device identifier used to track your allowance. Generated results are kept for up to 30 days so interrupted imports can be recovered. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://silkway.studio/converge/privacy

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ConceptMap

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ConceptMap turns a blank canvas into a mind map in seconds — brainstorm a project, outline an essay, or break a big decision into branches, all with a drag-and-connect canvas that stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud sync required. START FAST WITH TEMPLATES: • Brainstorm Starter template gets you a root node with four branches instantly • Full canvas editor — drag nodes, draw connections, recolor branches, two zoom levels • Snap-to-grid alignment keeps every map tidy • Export any map to PNG, watermark-free • Apple Shortcuts: "Open Last Map" and "New ConceptMap" from Siri or the Shortcuts app • Build up to 3 maps with up to 20 nodes each — enough for a real workflow CONCEPTMAP PREMIUM: • Unlimited maps and unlimited nodes per map • 6 additional templates: SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Decision Tree, Goal & OKRs, Study Map, and Pros & Cons • Auto-Layout Engine — organic, radial, and tree arrangements at one tap • Node Style Templates — Rounded, Pill, Card, and Circle shapes with a default color • Quiz Mode — test your recall of any node's children, great for exam prep • Ad-free canvas Premium is available as a $2.99/month subscription, a $29.99/year subscription, or a $99.99 one-time Lifetime purchase that unlocks everything permanently. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Every map you build is stored on your device with SwiftData — nothing is uploaded, and there's no account to create or lose. ConceptMap is built for students, project planners, and anyone who thinks better when ideas branch out visually instead of living in a bulleted list. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Converge4 screens
ConceptMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Converge at none against ConceptMap's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Converge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ConceptMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Converge versus ConceptMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvergeConceptMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBakhtiyor KhodjaevTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Converge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$22.991 Year
1 purchases

ConceptMap

Subscriptions1
  • ConceptMap Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Converge free?
Converge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConceptMap free?
ConceptMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Converge or ConceptMap have ads?
ConceptMap shows ads; Converge does not.
Which is updated more often, Converge or ConceptMap?
Converge ships an update every 2 months, and ConceptMap every 2 months. Most recently, Converge was updated on October 13, 2026 and ConceptMap on September 28, 2026.

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