Comparison

Kanban Board vs MindMapFlow

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

Head to head
About

Kanban Board

Features
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Kanban — flexible task and project management for iPhone and iPad. Organize work your way with Kanban, Scrum, Gantt, List, and Scrumban workflows. Plan your day, track progress on rich boards, and stay focused without unnecessary complexity. WORK THE WAY YOU WANT Choose the right workflow for every project: • Kanban — drag-and-drop boards with customizable columns • Scrum — sprints, backlog, and review stages • Gantt — timeline view for scheduled work • List — clean table-style task lists • Scrumban — flexible mix of Scrum and Kanban Pin important projects, customize board colors, and switch views as your work evolves. PLAN YOUR DAY The Today screen brings due tasks, priorities, and smart tips into one focused view. See what needs attention now and what can wait. APPLE INTELLIGENCE On supported devices, Kanban uses on-device Apple Intelligence: • AI Project Summary — instant insight into progress and next steps • Generate Tasks — turn an idea into a practical plan with due dates and columns Your data stays on your device. No account required. RICH TASK DETAIL Go beyond simple to-dos: • Subtasks and acceptance criteria • Priorities, tags, and story points • Due dates, reminders, and recurring tasks • Built-in time tracking • Photos, files, and PDF attachments STAY IN THE LOOP • Activity timeline — see what changed across projects • Per-task reminders and optional daily digest notifications • Search and smart lists • PDF export for project snapshots WORKS ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Home Screen widgets — Today and board at a glance • Apple Watch companion • Share extension — save into Kanban from other apps • Siri Shortcuts support PRIVATE BY DESIGN Tasks are stored on your device. iCloud sync is optional and uses your personal Apple ID. No sign-up, no data collection.

About

MindMapFlow

Features
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MindMapFlow turns your ideas into clear, visual mind maps that are easy to develop. Start with a blank canvas or choose a template. Add branches with a tap, reorganize the map, customize every idea and switch between diagram types without losing context. • Mind maps, organization charts, timelines, flowcharts and many more formats. • Colors, shapes, icons, stickers, markers and typography styles. • Notes, links, tags, tasks and progress inside every idea. • Import from OPML, FreeMind, Markdown, MindNode and SimpleMind. • Visual and structured export options for sharing your work. • Freehand drawing and text with Apple Pencil on iPad. • Independent documents kept private and in sync through iCloud Drive. • A native interface for Mac, iPhone and iPad, available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. MindMapFlow works without creating an account. Your maps belong to you and can be organized as files. Some advanced features require a monthly or annual Premium subscription. Purchases and restores are handled securely by Apple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kanban Board4 screens
MindMapFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanban Board at none against MindMapFlow's 2. MindMapFlow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. MindMapFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kanban Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanban Board ships an update every 3 weeks, MindMapFlow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Kanban Board versus MindMapFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanban BoardMindMapFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextPixel appsFrancisco J. Camacho

In-app purchases

None

Kanban Board

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindMapFlow

Subscriptions2
  • MindMapFlow Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MindMapFlow Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Kanban Board free?
Kanban Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindMapFlow free?
MindMapFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kanban Board or MindMapFlow have ads?
Neither Kanban Board nor MindMapFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kanban Board or MindMapFlow?
Kanban Board ships an update every 3 weeks, and MindMapFlow every 2 days. Most recently, Kanban Board was updated on October 5, 2026 and MindMapFlow on October 3, 2026.

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