MindMap AI vs Branchora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MindMap AI
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Turn any idea into a professional mind map in seconds โ then find it on every device you own. There is no account and no sign-up: open the app, start mapping, and your maps sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through your own iCloud. With MindMap Pro, type a topic, paste a long text, or drop in a URL and AI builds a complete, beautifully organized mind map for you. CREATE WITH AI (Pro) โข Generate a full mind map from a single topic โข Summarize long articles and documents into a visual map โข Paste a URL and map out the whole page โข Up to 100 AI actions per day THINK DEEPER โข Add, edit and rearrange nodes freely on an infinite canvas โ free, no account needed โข Type straight into a node: tap and write, with no dialog in the way โข Start from one of 8 built-in templates, all free โ Project Plan, SWOT Analysis, Weekly Planner, Meeting Notes, Book Summary, Study Notes, Brainstorm and Business Model โข Give a node the shape that fits it: rounded, pill, rectangle, oval or hexagon โข Style the connectors too โ curved, straight or elbow, in the thickness and color you choose. Tap one connector and the whole branch below it follows. โข Drag one node onto another to re-parent it, or leave an idea standalone until you know where it belongs โข Fit to screen brings a sprawling map back into view with a single tap โข Tap any node and let AI expand it with new sub-ideas (Pro) โข Ask AI to explain any concept โ the answer attaches as a note (Pro) STAY ORGANIZED โข Outline view: your whole map as a clean, collapsible list โข Library with previews โ your maps stay on your device and sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through your own iCloud account โข Works in light and dark mode EXPORT & SHARE (Pro) โข PDF โ as the mind-map diagram, or as an outline โข HTML โ as the mind-map diagram, or as an outline โข JSON for your own tools โข Share straight into another app, or use Save As to choose exactly where the file lands FREE VS PRO Free: up to 3 saved maps, the full manual mind-map editor with node shapes and connector styling, all 8 templates, outline view, and iCloud sync across your devices. MindMap Pro: all AI features โ build a map from a topic, expand a node, explain a node, up to 100 AI actions per day โ plus unlimited saved maps and export to PDF, HTML and JSON. Available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription; the yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. The exact price for your region is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase (after the free trial, if included). Renews automatically for the same price and period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. PRIVACY There is no account and no login. Your maps live on your device and sync only through your own iCloud. iCloud is optional โ without it, the app works local-only on that device. Terms of Use: https://sakura5.app/mindmapai/terms Privacy Policy: https://sakura5.app/mindmapai/privacy
Branchora
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Branchora is a private mind map and outline app for turning scattered thoughts into clear, visual plans. Start with one idea, then build branches for work plans, study notes, product thinking, meeting summaries, creative writing, and personal projects. Switch between a visual map and a structured outline when you need a cleaner view. Why Branchora - Create clean mind maps quickly - Organize ideas with tap, drag, pinch, and arrange controls - Use themes including Dopamine, Morandi, Maillard, Macaron, Wabi-Sabi, and Cyberpunk - Keep maps private with iCloud sync across your Apple devices - Export polished PDF files for sharing, study, or work - No Branchora account required - No app server for your map data Branchora is designed for people who think visually but want a calmer, faster tool than heavyweight diagram apps. Use it to brainstorm, outline, plan, review, and share ideas without losing the big picture. Branchora Pro unlocks unlimited maps and Pro exports. Annual Pro includes a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://h5.skyingidea.com/branchora/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Branchora at none against MindMap AI's shown. MindMap AI's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MindMap AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Branchora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MindMap AI | Branchora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Van Hiet Ho | Fuzhou Yunlian Changxiang Software Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MindMap AI
- MindMap Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- MindMap Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
Branchora
- Branchora Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Branchora Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Branchora Pro Lifetime$29.99








