Comparison

Threadmap vs SecondBrain AI Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Threadmap

Features
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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/

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SecondBrain AI Assistant

Features
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SecondBrain AI Assistant Your personal AI that organises you β€” not the other way around. Tired of jumping between too many apps, tabs, and reminders? Second Brain is a proactive AI life management platform that acts before you even ask. Every morning, you receive a personalised AI Briefing with your top priorities and best focus window. Every Sunday, a thoughtful Weekly AI Letter reflects on your progress. Throughout the day, your Quiet AI Coach gently surfaces the right nudges at the right time. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or busy professional struggling with mental overload β€” Second Brain acts as your calm, intelligent Chief of Staff. Key Features: - AI Morning & Evening Briefings - Natural Language Task Capture - Habits with streaks and energy tracking - Goals & AI Project Manager - Energy-adaptive Focus Timer - AI Chat with long-term memory - Weekly AI Letters & Monthly Reviews - Daily AI Report with mood analysis - Google Calendar Sync (coming soon) - Beautiful premium dark themes Pro Plan Unlock full AI features with an optional in-app subscription. All your data is stored securely in the EU and fully GDPR compliant. We never sell your personal data. No more complexity. Just calm, intelligent productivity. Think Less. Remember More. SecondBrain AI Assistant by Build To Connect LTD Terms of Use: https://secondbrainai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://secondbrainai.app/privacy

Screenshots

Threadmap4 screens
SecondBrain AI Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SecondBrain AI Assistant at daily against Threadmap's fortnightly. SecondBrain AI Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Threadmap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SecondBrain AI Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threadmap ships an update fortnightly, SecondBrain AI Assistant daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Threadmap versus SecondBrain AI Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadmapSecondBrain AI Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanchalika KongyongBUILD TO CONNECT LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Threadmap

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

SecondBrain AI Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Second Brain Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Second Brain Pro Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Threadmap free?
Threadmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SecondBrain AI Assistant free?
SecondBrain AI Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threadmap or SecondBrain AI Assistant have ads?
Neither Threadmap nor SecondBrain AI Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threadmap or SecondBrain AI Assistant?
Threadmap ships an update fortnightly, and SecondBrain AI Assistant daily. Most recently, Threadmap was updated on October 25, 2026 and SecondBrain AI Assistant on October 28, 2026.

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