Comparison

Mind Map vs Sorted

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” nothing is locked, nothing is watermarked, and undo works exactly as you'd expect. BUILT FOR REAL MAPS β€’ Unlimited topics and unlimited canvas β€” the page grows with your thinking β€’ Several mind maps side by side on one canvas β€’ Drag and drop to re-parent a topic or re-order siblings β€’ Checkboxes with progress that rolls up from the branch below β€’ Auto-numbering, crosslinks between any two topics, labels and call-outs β€’ Images from your camera or gallery, notes on any topic, emoji and stock icons β€’ Collapse, hide branches, autofocus a single branch, branch and group borders β€’ Editable outline view β€” type your map as a list, see it as a map β€’ 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 β€” fill, text, border, shape, font β€” 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 β€” 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

Sorted

Features
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Build and track habits, manage tasks and reminders, organize your to-do lists, and stay focused with a Pomodoro timer and white noise. A clean, carefully refined interface helps you double your productivity at work and in everyday life. Organize your to-dos, stay focused, and track your habits for a more orderly day. Main Features β€’ To-Dos and Task Management Quickly capture items in your inbox, then assign dates and priorities. Break large tasks into subtasks and complete them one by one. β€’ Organize Lists by Context Sort to-dos into contexts such as work, home, and shopping. Create your own contexts so everything has its place. β€’ Pomodoro Timer and Focus Keep a steady rhythm with 20 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, paired with ambient sounds to help you concentrate. Plant, grow, and harvest to record your completed focus sessions. β€’ Habits and Daily Records Track habits such as drinking water, taking medication, and brushing your teeth. Customize goals, units, and the amount per entry. Set reminders and check daily progress to see your efforts add up. More Features β€’ Scheduled Reminders β€” Set reminders for your to-dos and take care of important tasks on time. β€’ Recurring Tasks β€” Set up regular to-dos once and keep them on your schedule. β€’ Calendar View β€” View tasks by date and keep track of upcoming plans. β€’ Home Screen Widgets β€” View to-dos, mark tasks complete, and quickly log habits. β€’ Voice Entry β€” Say what comes to mind and capture it quickly. β€’ Search and Review β€” Find tasks and review your completion history and statistics. β€’ Focus Statistics β€” Check your focus time and explore recent trends. β€’ Trash β€” Restore accidentally deleted items. β€’ Live Activities and App Blocking β€” View your focus countdown and block selected apps after granting permission. β€’ Personalization β€” Choose themes, languages, and reminder options to suit your pace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mind Map4 screens
Sorted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mind Map at 16.0 against Sorted's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mind Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sorted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mind Map ships an update weekly, Sorted every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Mind Map versus Sorted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind MapSorted
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHue NguyenζƒδΈœ 李

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

Sorted

Subscriptions3
  • Sorted Weekly Membership$0.997 Days
  • Sorted Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Sorted Annual Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Mind Map free?
Mind Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sorted free?
Sorted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mind Map or Sorted have ads?
Neither Mind Map nor Sorted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mind Map or Sorted?
Mind Map ships an update weekly, and Sorted every 10 days. Most recently, Mind Map was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sorted on November 6, 2026.

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