Comparison

Minds vs ConceptMap

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

Head to head
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. β–  Three ways to capture β€” effortless Beyond the keyboard, jot ideas by voice or pull text from a photo with OCR. Get thoughts down without breaking your flow. β–  Clear and organized Nodes are auto-arranged into a tidy tree. Color-code, zoom/pan, and collapse subtrees to keep even large maps clean. β–  Search and export Tag items (with colors) and search across all your maps. Export to Markdown to move your work into other tools. β–  AI for a quick first draft (optional) If you like, generate a starter map from a conversation with AI β€” 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 β€” 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.

About

ConceptMap

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

Minds4 screens
ConceptMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minds at none against ConceptMap's 1. Minds also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ConceptMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Minds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minds ships an update every 2 days, ConceptMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Minds versus ConceptMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindsConceptMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun TsudaTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

None

Minds

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ConceptMap

Subscriptions1
  • ConceptMap Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Minds free?
Minds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConceptMap free?
ConceptMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minds or ConceptMap have ads?
Both Minds and ConceptMap show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minds or ConceptMap?
Minds ships an update every 2 days, and ConceptMap every 2 months. Most recently, Minds was updated on October 25, 2026 and ConceptMap on October 28, 2026.

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