LocalProse vs MindMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LocalProse
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Discover LocalProse, the essential mobile companion for your writing projects. As an extension of the desktop version (Mac/PC), the LocalProse mobile app allows you to keep writing on the go, with complete respect for your texts' privacy. KEY FEATURES: β’ YOUR WRITING STUDIO IN YOUR POCKET Write on the train, while traveling, or in a coffee shop. LocalProse integrates your chapters and your universe into a seamless interface, secured by local auto-save. Track your progress at any time with the real-time word counter. β’ WORLD-BUILDING Manage your universe's bible (characters, locations, items, groups). β’ IDEAS BOX Never let a flash of inspiration slip away again. Manage your notes as customized post-its, directly linked to the context of your chapters and entities. β’ SMART & PRIVATE VOICE DICTATION Save time by writing directly with your voice. Dictate your chapters and notes in real time. β’ SOVEREIGN WRITING (ZERO CLOUD) Regain control of your manuscripts. Your texts NEVER leave your device. No remote servers, no external cloud is used. β’ CONTINUITY (LOCAL WIFI) Back home, launch the LocalProse software on your computer. Thanks to secure synchronization via your local Wi-Fi network (LAN), merge your progress. Your new chapters, notes and entities are seamlessly updated between your mobile and desktop computer. Note: Access to the LocalProse mobile app is exclusively reserved for LocalProse Lifetime Pro License holders (one-time payment).
MindMap
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Turn scattered thoughts into clear, editable mapsβthen grow them with AI. MindMap is a native workspace for brainstorming, studying, planning, and presenting. Start with a blank canvas or a ready-made structure, shape every branch, and keep your ideas available as local drafts or synchronized cloud documents after sign-in. CREATE AND ORGANIZE β’ Build mind maps, logic charts, tree diagrams, organization charts, timelines, fishbone diagrams, matrices, grids, and tree tables. β’ Start quickly with built-in templates and layout presets. β’ Add topics, notes, relationships, boundaries, labels, and images. WORK WITH AI β’ Generate a starting map from a topic. β’ Expand branches, rewrite text, summarize ideas, and turn goals into actionable tasks. β’ Keep editing every generated topic on the native canvas. EDIT WITH CONTROL β’ Undo and redo changes with local operation history. β’ Adjust typography, shapes, colors, branch styles, and canvas themes. β’ Use light or dark appearance on iPhone and iPad. IMPORT AND SHARE β’ Import and export .xmind, Markdown, and MindDocument JSON files. β’ Export a high-quality PNG for reports, lessons, and presentations. AI features require an internet connection. Cloud synchronization requires an account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MindMap at 4 against LocalProse's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LocalProse ships an update every 8 days, MindMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalProse | MindMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Poulet | ζΊε½¬ ζ |
In-app purchases
LocalProse
No in-app purchases
MindMap
No in-app purchases









