Comparison

Tendril Mindmap vs Cadence AI Focus

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

Head to head
About

Tendril Mindmap

Features
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Tendril is a focused, beautiful radial mind map builder. Grow your ideas like vines, branching outward from a single root. A calm cream canvas, soft leafy palette, and direct-manipulation gestures โ€” no folders, no toolbars stuffed with options, no ads. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Canvas-rendered radial tree with smooth curved edges โ€ข Drag any node to reposition it anywhere on the canvas โ€ข Per-node color and SF Symbol icon for visual structure โ€ข Pinch to zoom, drag to pan around large maps โ€ข Multiple saved mindmaps, organized in a clean Library grid โ€ข Long-press a node to drag and rearrange your hierarchy โ€ข Undo your last layout change in one tap โ€ข Reset view to recenter on your root node DESIGNED FOR THINKING Whether you are outlining a project, sketching a story arc, planning a trip, or untangling a problem, Tendril stays out of the way and just keeps your ideas connected. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your mindmaps live on your device.

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Cadence AI Focus

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CadenceAI โ€” Not another Pomodoro app. Your brain doesn't work like everyone else's. Answer 4 quick questions, get a focus method matched to how you actually work, and an AI Coach that learns from every session. 6 FOCUS METHODS โ€ข Pomodoro 25/5 (free), Deep 50/10, Ultradian 90/20, Flowtime, Custom, Animedoro 50/20 โ€ข 5-minute starter tip when getting started feels impossible ANIMATED TIMER THEMES Pick how your timer looks: the signature progress ring or a growing plant (both free), or Pro themes โ€” hourglass, candle, water, rocket, mountain, and an evolving pixel pet that grows the more you focus. FITNESS MODE Interval workouts with work and rest rounds. Tabata free; HIIT, Stretch and fully custom intervals with Pro. Clear on-screen WORK/REST flips, plus alarms that still fire when your phone is locked. WIND DOWN โ€” NIGHT MODE โ€ข Rain scene free; Pro sleep and breathing scenes with curated soundscapes โ€ข Guided 4-7-8 breathing; durations up to infinite AI COACH Weekly insights from your session data, smart method re-evaluation, best focus hours, distraction patterns, and daily goal tips. SOUND MIXER + SPOTIFY (Pro) 12 built-in sounds, online library, mix up to 5 sounds, save presets. Spotify liked songs and playlists during focus. CALENDAR AND SCHEDULING Plan blocks for today or tomorrow, local reminders, sync to Calendar, import events as tasks. APP BLOCKER Block distracting apps during focus with Screen Time integration and custom shield. STUDY ROOMS Join with a 6-character code, live presence, chat, and shared focus energy. GROWTH TREE & YOUR ISLAND Plant a tree each session โ€” it grows when you finish, wilts if you quit. Move the trees you earn onto your own isometric island, unlock new zones from Meadow to Summit at session milestones, and collect decorations as rewards. SMART SESSIONS Distraction tracking, +5 min extension, session journal, categories, daily goals, streaks, weekly score, Pro streak freezes. WATCH, WIDGET AND LIVE ACTIVITIES Apple Watch app, Dynamic Island, lock screen, home widget. LEADERBOARDS AND LEVELS Per-method global boards, Starter to Legend progression, achievement badges. STATS AND TASKS Heatmap, completion rates, CSV export. Link tasks to sessions. Pro: unlimited tasks. CADENCE AI PRO โ€” 7-DAY FREE TRIAL All methods, AI Coach, full stats, calendar sync, app blocker, Spotify, unlimited sounds and tasks, 2 streak freezes per month. 16 LANGUAGES Light/dark theme. Pro features are clearly marked throughout the app. Continue without an account โ€” guest sessions sync in the cloud and merge automatically when you sign up or sign in. Optional account for leaderboard, study rooms, and Spotify. Sign in with email, Apple, or GitHub. ALSO ON MAC CadenceAI runs on Apple silicon Macs too. Your timer, ambient sounds, coach and stats sync through your account, and Cadence Pro works on every device. Pair the free Cadence companion to pause distracting sites in your browser while you focus. Learn more at https://getcadenceai.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcadenceai.app/privacy Download CadenceAI. Find the rhythm that fits your brain.

Screenshots

Tendril Mindmap3 screens
Cadence AI Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tendril Mindmap at none against Cadence AI Focus's 3. Tendril Mindmap also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cadence AI Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tendril Mindmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Tendril Mindmap versus Cadence AI Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTendril MindmapCadence AI Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinh Phan Nhat KhanhRaul Alex Ratiu

In-app purchases

None

Tendril Mindmap

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence AI Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cadence Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.901 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Tendril Mindmap free?
Tendril Mindmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence AI Focus free?
Cadence AI Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tendril Mindmap or Cadence AI Focus have ads?
Cadence AI Focus shows ads; Tendril Mindmap does not.

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