40IP vs MindMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
40IP
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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
MindMap
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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.
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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.
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Both are free to download. MindMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 40IP asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | 40IP | MindMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 6 months โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRIZ Consulting Group GmbH | kota tada |
In-app purchases
40IP
No in-app purchases
MindMap
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year









