Comparison

Converge vs Branchora

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

Head to head
About

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 โ€” 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: โ€ข Mind Map โ€” ideas branching out to both sides โ€ข Vertical โ€” a top-down tree โ€ข Outline โ€” a clean hierarchy for plans, essays, and revision โ€ข Free Thinking โ€” 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 โ€ข Cross-links to connect ideas across branches โ€ข Undo and redo, with a two-finger tap anywhere to undo โ€ข Search across every node โ€ข Eight starter templates: Blank, SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Meeting Notes, Pros & Cons, Book Notes, Weekly Plan, and Brainstorm โ€ข A one-minute interactive tutorial โ€ข 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

About

Branchora

Features
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Branchora is a private mind map and outline app for turning scattered thoughts into clear, visual plans. Start with one idea, then build branches for work plans, study notes, product thinking, meeting summaries, creative writing, and personal projects. Switch between a visual map and a structured outline when you need a cleaner view. Why Branchora - Create clean mind maps quickly - Organize ideas with tap, drag, pinch, and arrange controls - Use themes including Dopamine, Morandi, Maillard, Macaron, Wabi-Sabi, and Cyberpunk - Keep maps private with iCloud sync across your Apple devices - Export polished PDF files for sharing, study, or work - No Branchora account required - No app server for your map data Branchora is designed for people who think visually but want a calmer, faster tool than heavyweight diagram apps. Use it to brainstorm, outline, plan, review, and share ideas without losing the big picture. Branchora Pro unlocks unlimited maps and Pro exports. Annual Pro includes a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://h5.skyingidea.com/branchora/privacy.html

Screenshots

Converge4 screens
Branchora4 screens

Verdict

The call

Converge and Branchora are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Converge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Branchora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Converge versus Branchora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvergeBranchora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBakhtiyor KhodjaevFuzhou Yunlian Changxiang Software Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Converge

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

Branchora

Subscriptions2
  • Branchora Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Branchora Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Branchora Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Converge free?
Converge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Branchora free?
Branchora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Converge or Branchora have ads?
Neither Converge nor Branchora shows ads.

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