Comparison

Mind Map vs Branchora

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

Head to head
About

Mind Map

Features
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Smart Mind is a fast, private mind mapping app for capturing ideas, planning projects, studying and thinking out loud. Everything you write stays on your device. START WITH AI, FINISH BY HAND Describe what you're thinking about in one sentence and Smart Mind builds a structured map from it. Stuck on a branch? Tap any topic and expand it into sub-topics. Generated topics arrive as ordinary, fully editable text โ€” nothing is locked, nothing is watermarked, and undo works exactly as you'd expect. BUILT FOR REAL MAPS โ€ข Unlimited topics and unlimited canvas โ€” the page grows with your thinking โ€ข Several mind maps side by side on one canvas โ€ข Drag and drop to re-parent a topic or re-order siblings โ€ข Checkboxes with progress that rolls up from the branch below โ€ข Auto-numbering, crosslinks between any two topics, labels and call-outs โ€ข Images from your camera or gallery, notes on any topic, emoji and stock icons โ€ข Collapse, hide branches, autofocus a single branch, branch and group borders โ€ข Editable outline view โ€” type your map as a list, see it as a map โ€ข Search inside a map and across your whole library, organised into folders LAYOUTS AND STYLE Eight layouts: horizontal, vertical, top-down org chart, linear timeline, radial, matrix, list, and free-form where every topic sits where you put it. Eighteen hand-built themes, eight of them dark. Style any topic individually โ€” fill, text, border, shape, font โ€” and any branch line's colour and pattern. TAKE IT ANYWHERE Export to PDF, PNG image, HTML, Markdown, OPML or plain text outline. Print straight from the app. Present a map branch by branch as an animated slideshow. Back up everything to a single file and restore it on another device โ€” importing is free forever, so your maps are never trapped. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No ads. No account. No analytics. No tracking. Your maps are stored on your device and are never uploaded, synced or read by anything. The only network features are the optional AI, purchases, and crash reports you can switch off in Settings. FREE, AND WHAT PRO ADDS The free version is a complete mind mapper: unlimited maps and topics, images, notes, checkboxes, progress, crosslinks, outline, search, image export, text outline export, and every import path including full backup restore. Smart Mind Pro adds: all 8 layouts and all 18 themes plus your own custom themes, PDF/HTML/Markdown/OPML export, printing, slideshow presentation, unmarked image export up to 4x, backup export, and a far larger AI allowance. Pro is available as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese. Privacy Policy: https://mygems.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://mygems.app/term

About

Branchora

Features
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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

Screenshots

Mind Map4 screens
Branchora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mind Map at 16.0 against Branchora's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mind Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Mind Map versus Branchora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind MapBranchora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHue NguyenFuzhou Yunlian Changxiang Software Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mind Map

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Branchora

Subscriptions2
  • Branchora Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Branchora Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Branchora Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

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

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