Comparison

MindMapToDo vs Minds

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

Head to head
About

MindMapToDo

Features
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MindMapToDo is a mind map with nothing extra, so you can start writing right away. Keep ideas and to-dos together on one map. • Turn any node into a to-do: check it off and see what is done at a glance • A simple map with nothing extra: select a node and start typing • Write even when offline: changes sync when you are back online • The same maps on Web and iPhone: sign in and pick up where you left off • Japanese text that displays correctly: kanji keep their Japanese letterforms • Keep maps in folders. Import JSON and RTF, export JSON All standard mind-map features in this version are available at no additional charge, with no map-count limit. This version does not offer in-app purchases. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Minds

Features
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Speak it, snap it, or type it. Capture ideas by text, voice, or photo (OCR), and organize them into a clean mind map. Minds is a simple, lightweight, and completely free mind map app. ■ Three ways to capture — effortless Beyond the keyboard, jot ideas by voice or pull text from a photo with OCR. Get thoughts down without breaking your flow. ■ Clear and organized Nodes are auto-arranged into a tidy tree. Color-code, zoom/pan, and collapse subtrees to keep even large maps clean. ■ Search and export Tag items (with colors) and search across all your maps. Export to Markdown to move your work into other tools. ■ AI for a quick first draft (optional) If you like, generate a starter map from a conversation with AI — handy for brainstorming and planning drafts. ・Completely free ・Data stays on your device; iCloud sync is optional ・Works on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro ・Great for organizing thoughts, brainstorming, meeting notes, and study Turn what's in your head into a map — just by speaking or snapping. *The optional AI generation feature requires your own API key for the AI service you use (Claude / OpenAI). The app itself and its core features are free and need no setup.

Screenshots

MindMapToDo4 screens
Minds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minds at every 2 days against MindMapToDo's every 2 weeks. MindMapToDo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindMapToDo ships an update every 2 weeks, Minds every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MindMapToDo versus Minds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindMapToDoMinds
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke SakuradaJun Tsuda

In-app purchases

None

MindMapToDo

No in-app purchases

None

Minds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindMapToDo free?
MindMapToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minds free?
Minds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindMapToDo or Minds have ads?
Both MindMapToDo and Minds show ads.
Which is updated more often, MindMapToDo or Minds?
MindMapToDo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minds every 2 days. Most recently, MindMapToDo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Minds on October 25, 2026.

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