Comparison

Threadmap vs Weft

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/

About

Weft

Features
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Weft turns a single thought into a map you can explore. Type any topic and Weft's AI instantly seeds a canvas of connected ideas. Tap any node to branch it further, and keep going - your map grows as deep as your curiosity. Brainstorming, planning, studying, thinking out loud: all on one infinite canvas. WHY WEFT - Start from a prompt. Describe a topic and get a structured mind map in seconds. - Branch forever. Drill into any node to expand it into new sub-topics, level after level. - Three layouts. Radial for brainstorms, spine for outlines, tree for step-by-step plans. - Deep dives. Generate a full written explanation for any node, in the context of its branch. - Built for touch. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and rearrange nodes with a fingertip. - iPhone and iPad. A canvas that scales from pocket to desk, with a side inspector on iPad. - Yours offline. Your maps are saved on your device and open instantly. GREAT FOR - Brainstorming products, projects, and ideas - Planning trips, events, and launches - Studying and breaking down complex topics - Outlining essays, talks, and content - Thinking through decisions WEFT PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited maps, unlimited branching depth, deep-dive explanations, and export to image, Markdown, or OPML. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Free maps let you try everything first. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://appcitystudios.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://appcitystudios.com/privacy-policy Start with a topic. See where it takes you.

Screenshots

Threadmap4 screens
Weft4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 Weft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Threadmap versus Weft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadmapWeft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanchalika KongyongAPPCITY Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Threadmap

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

Weft

Subscriptions2
  • Weft Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weft Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weft Pro β€” Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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