Comparison

40IP vs MindMap

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

Head to head
About

40IP

Features
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40 Inventive Principles in one app. Speed up your idea generation process using the 40 Inventive Principles from the TRIZ toolbox. The theory of inventive problem solving, developed by Genrich Altshuller, offers a plethora of tools for generating innovative ideas to solve inventive problems. The 40 Inventive Principles are probably the best-known tool for taking the broader view when working on a task. 40IP contains the 40 Inventive Principles, explained by more than 400 illustrated examples, bundled as a compact reference for every situation. Use it to resolve technical as well as physical contradictions and take advantage of a wide variety of suggestions to increase your idea output. Features: - 40 Inventive Principles - 400+ illustrated examples - Engineering Contradiction (Altshuller Matrix, Matrix 2003) - Physical Contradiction

About

MindMap

Features
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MindMapper is a simple and intuitive mind mapping app that helps you organize your ideas and make plans. It's a versatile tool for business, study, or personal projects. With a focus on ease of use, it eliminates complex features and offers a user-friendly design. The intuitive interface allows you to quickly visualize and organize your ideas. You can add as many branches and subtopics as you like, developing your ideas flexibly. With cloud sync, you can access your mind maps anytime, anywhere. It's an essential tool to boost your creativity.

Screenshots

40IP4 screens
MindMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 40IP at none against MindMap's 2. 40IP also leads on ads (none vs shown). MindMap's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 18 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MindMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 40IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

40IP ships an update every 18 months, MindMap every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
40IP versus MindMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter40IPMindMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 6 months โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRIZ Consulting Group GmbHkota tada

In-app purchases

None

40IP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindMap

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is 40IP free?
40IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindMap free?
MindMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 40IP or MindMap have ads?
MindMap shows ads; 40IP does not.
Which is updated more often, 40IP or MindMap?
40IP ships an update every 18 months, and MindMap every 6 months. Most recently, 40IP was updated on October 11, 2026 and MindMap on October 13, 2026.

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