Comparison

Threadmap vs ConceptMap

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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ConceptMap

Features
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ConceptMap turns a blank canvas into a mind map in seconds β€” 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: β€’ Brainstorm Starter template gets you a root node with four branches instantly β€’ Full canvas editor β€” drag nodes, draw connections, recolor branches, two zoom levels β€’ Snap-to-grid alignment keeps every map tidy β€’ Export any map to PNG, watermark-free β€’ Apple Shortcuts: "Open Last Map" and "New ConceptMap" from Siri or the Shortcuts app β€’ Build up to 3 maps with up to 20 nodes each β€” enough for a real workflow CONCEPTMAP PREMIUM: β€’ Unlimited maps and unlimited nodes per map β€’ 6 additional templates: SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Decision Tree, Goal & OKRs, Study Map, and Pros & Cons β€’ Auto-Layout Engine β€” organic, radial, and tree arrangements at one tap β€’ Node Style Templates β€” Rounded, Pill, Card, and Circle shapes with a default color β€’ Quiz Mode β€” test your recall of any node's children, great for exam prep β€’ 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 β€” 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

Threadmap4 screens
ConceptMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Threadmap at none against ConceptMap's shown. Threadmap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 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

Threadmap ships an update fortnightly, ConceptMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Threadmap versus ConceptMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadmapConceptMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanchalika KongyongTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Threadmap

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

ConceptMap

Subscriptions1
  • ConceptMap Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Threadmap free?
Threadmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConceptMap free?
ConceptMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threadmap or ConceptMap have ads?
ConceptMap shows ads; Threadmap does not.
Which is updated more often, Threadmap or ConceptMap?
Threadmap ships an update fortnightly, and ConceptMap every 2 months. Most recently, Threadmap was updated on September 29, 2026 and ConceptMap on September 28, 2026.

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