Comparison

MapMind vs MindBranch

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

Head to head
About

MapMind

Features
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MapMind is a clean and focused mind mapping app for capturing ideas, planning projects, and organizing thoughts. Start with a central topic, add branches, edit topics directly on the canvas, or switch to Outline mode when you want a structured list view. MapMind is designed to feel simple at first, while still giving you the tools you need to build rich, useful maps. Key features: - Create and manage multiple mind map documents - Edit topics directly on the canvas - Switch between Mind Map and Outline views - Add subtopics and sibling topics quickly - Reorganize topics by dragging - Collapse and expand branches - Add notes, markers, relationships, and summary boundaries - Customize fonts, colors, and node styles - Choose from multiple layouts and themes with Pro - Export maps as PNG or PDF - Localized interface with support for multiple languages MapMind is useful for project planning, brainstorming, meeting notes, study outlines, personal goals, product ideas, and daily organization. MapMind Pro is available as a one-time purchase and unlocks unlimited documents, all layouts, all themes, and all node shapes.

About

MindBranch

Features
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MindBranch turns a single thought into a clear, visual mind map. Start with one circle, branch it into as many connected ideas as you need, and watch your thinking take shape. DESIGNED FOR THINKING • Tap a circle, type your idea, and branch outward • Drag circles anywhere — their branches follow • Pinch to zoom and pan across a big, open canvas • Double-tap any circle to open a note for the details MAKE IT YOURS • Color-code ideas with a rich palette • Choose from eight circle shapes — circle, rounded rectangle, diamond, hexagon, and more • Organize work across multiple pages • Light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, no ads. FREE & PRO MindBranch is free with two pages, up to eight circles per page, and short titles and notes. Unlock MindBranch Pro once — not a subscription — for unlimited pages, unlimited circles, longer titles and notes, and every shape.

Screenshots

MapMind4 screens
MindBranch4 screens

Verdict

The call

MapMind and MindBranch are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MapMind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindBranch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MapMind versus MindBranch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapMindMindBranch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperęåØ£ 吓Abdulrahman Alotaibi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapMind

One-time1
  • MapMind Pro$4.99
1 purchases

MindBranch

One-time1
  • MindBranch Pro$3.99

Questions

Is MapMind free?
MapMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindBranch free?
MindBranch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapMind or MindBranch have ads?
Neither MapMind nor MindBranch shows ads.

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