Comparison

Canvio vs ConceptMap

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

Head to head
About

Canvio

Create an infinite canvas for notes, mind maps, and project planning. Annotate PDFs, draw with Apple Pencil, and organize research visually. Integrates various content types for a flexible workspace.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and ideas
  • PDF annotation and markup
  • Mind mapping and diagram creation
  • Project planning and task management
  • Handwriting conversion to text
  • Import and organize various content types
Features
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Canvio is a notes, whiteboard, PDF annotation and planning app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Create an infinite canvas where you can write, draw, type, connect ideas, organize research, annotate PDFs, plan projects and keep everything in one flexible workspace. CREATE YOUR OWN CANVAS Start by creating a canvas, naming it and choosing an icon. Use an infinite canvas for open thinking, or choose structured sizes like A4, A5, Letter, iPad or a custom canvas size. Each canvas can also include multiple pages, so one project, subject or idea can stay organized in one place. WRITE, TYPE AND CUSTOMIZE TEXT • Double tap anywhere on the canvas to start writing quickly • Add text with fonts, custom fonts, font size, styles and colors • Customize text background colors, borders and strokes • Place text anywhere and move it freely on the canvas • Use Canvio for class notes, study notes, ideas, planning and visual thinking DRAW WITH APPLE PENCIL • Draw with pen, pencil, marker, highlighter and ruler tools • Use Apple Pencil for smooth handwriting, sketching and annotation • Draw directly on the canvas or inside separate drawing cards • Convert handwriting or drawing text into editable text objects • Use smart shapes to turn rough hand-drawn shapes into clean shapes BUILD MIND MAPS, DIAGRAMS AND FLOWCHARTS • Connect ideas with smooth connectors • Add lines, rectangles, triangles, polygons, circles and arrows • Create mind maps, concept maps, flowcharts and diagrams • Add sticky notes, symbols, images and text blocks • Organize everything with layers, grouping, multi-select, move and delete tools PLAN PROJECTS AND TASKS Canvio is not only for notes. It also helps you plan and organize work visually. • Add to-dos with due dates, priority and subtasks • Use templates for comparison, project boards, mind maps, meeting notes, weekly planning and study planning • Build project boards, research boards, study plans and brainstorming spaces • Keep tasks, notes, diagrams and references together on the same canvas ANNOTATE PDFS AND DOCUMENTS • Open PDFs page by page like a book • Swipe or scroll through PDF pages • Draw, highlight and write directly on PDF pages • Extract PDF pages or content back onto your canvas • Use PDFs together with notes, images, drawings, audio and tasks SCAN, IMPORT AND CAPTURE IDEAS Bring different types of content into one place instead of switching between many apps. • Add images from your gallery or camera • Scan images and turn them into PDF-style documents • Extract text from images using OCR • Add tables for structured information • Record audio notes or import audio files • Play audio directly from the canvas • Add YouTube links and watch videos inside your workspace CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKSPACE • Choose canvas background palettes • Use dots, grid, lines, columns or blank backgrounds • Switch between light mode and dark mode • Organize large ideas with pages inside each canvas • Zoom in for details or zoom out to see the full picture EXPORT, SHARE AND SYNC When your work is ready, export it easily. • Export the full canvas as PNG or PDF • Save clean, high-quality notes, diagrams, plans and boards • Sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac BUILT FOR STUDENTS, CREATORS AND PROFESSIONALS Students can create study notes, mind maps, PDF annotations, research boards and exam plans. Professionals can plan projects, create meeting notes, organize tasks, build diagrams and present ideas clearly. Creators and designers can collect inspiration, sketch concepts, create mood boards, organize references and brainstorm visually. Canvio gives your ideas more room than a normal notes app. Write by hand, type, draw, annotate, plan, connect and organize everything on one powerful canvas. Free to download. No account is required to start. Create your first canvas and give your ideas room to grow. Terms of Use: https://ak375456.github.io/canvio-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ak375456.github.io/canvio-site/privacy.html

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ConceptMap

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

Canvio4 screens
ConceptMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Canvio at none against ConceptMap's shown. Canvio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Canvio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

Canvio ships an update every 3 days, ConceptMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Canvio versus ConceptMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvioConceptMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAftab fazal QayumTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Canvio

Subscriptions2
  • Canvio Pro$2.991 Month
  • Canvio Pro$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Canvio Local Pro$29.99
  • Lifetime Cloud Upgrade$29.99
  • Canvio Pro Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

ConceptMap

Subscriptions1
  • ConceptMap Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Canvio free?
Canvio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConceptMap free?
ConceptMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Canvio or ConceptMap have ads?
ConceptMap shows ads; Canvio does not.
Which is updated more often, Canvio or ConceptMap?
Canvio ships an update every 3 days, and ConceptMap every 2 months. Most recently, Canvio was updated on October 12, 2026 and ConceptMap on September 28, 2026.

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