Comparison

Mindscope vs EdrawMind

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

Head to head
About

Mindscope

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful yet simple outliner. Create nested boards, sort entries, and export your work. Unlock advanced features like search and cross-linking with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Create and drag text entries
  • Nested sub-boards
  • Sort thoughts into categories
  • Export as bullet list
  • Import .mindscope files
  • In-app purchase for advanced features
Features
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Mindscope is a new and powerfully simple way to store your thoughts without getting lost in the details. • Quickly create text entries with a double-tap and drag them around, aligning them to each other. Perfect for brainstorming, capturing, and sorting thoughts or taking notes. • Tapping an entry enters its own page where you can create more entries (and as many sub-boards as you like). • Drag entries into other entries to quickly sort your thoughts into categories and projects. • Keep track of lists, todos, notes, and anything else you feel like keeping track of, for example a list of ways to be funny when writing an app description. Or something. • Copy and paste entries including their sub-entries • Export all entries and sub-entries of a board via e-mail as a bullet list. • Import any saved .mindscope file. • Set a default font size for any board (long-press on a font size and select "Set As Default" All of the above, as a universal app, with iCloud sync...completely for free! Yeah, I know, I can't believe it either. You can "pay" me with an App Store review, how does that sound? However, if you are up for spending money, with the "Unlock Everything" in-app purchase, you can also save your own .mindscope files, search through all your entries instantly, create cross-links between boards, create arrows and lines between entries, set up a grid background for a page, set your own colors per page, and export boards to an OPML file (suitable for opening in most major mind-mapping programs). Any upcoming features in future updates will be included for the unlocked version at no extra cost. See a video of Mindscope in action at http://www.mindscopeapp.com Quotes from happy customers: "It’s hitting a sweet spot for me. I have pretty much every single Mind-Mapping or Outlining app for iOS, and this is among the best.” “This is EXACTLY what I've been hoping for. I so need to send flowers to your mother for having you.” "Mindscope is a terrific app, elegant, easy to use, and incredibly useful.” "Scapple for Mac comes closest to Mindscope in its combination of function, ease of use and minimalism but Mindscope is better." "A very cool app. Think of it as Workflowy unbound from the outline."

About

EdrawMind

This AI-powered tool helps you generate mind maps and drawings from various text formats. It offers one-click AI organization, content summarization, and conversion into visually appealing posters, slides, audio, or video. Securely store and access your creations with cloud notes and smart memory features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered mind map generation
  • Content summarization from documents
  • Convert mind maps to posters, slides, audio, video
  • Cloud notes and smart memory
  • Extensive template library
  • Rich customization options
  • Import and export various file formats
Features
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EdrawMind is an AI Mind Map tool that helps you generate mind maps and drawings from text, slides, or documents, and convert them into slides, audio, or video. Quickly create professional-looking mind maps with built-in templates, and share them as images or PDFs. NEW: Cloud Notes & Smart Memory ● Cloud Notes: Securely save all your AI Mind Maps, drawings, and ideas in the cloud and access them anytime, anywhere. ● Smart Memory: Automatically track and recall key information from your AI Mind Maps to boost productivity and creative flow. BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH EDRAWMIND AI One-Click AI Mind Map ● Visualize ideas and relationships easily with AI-powered mind mapping. ● Intelligent assistant auto-organizes your AI Mind Map with one tap. AI Summary ● Analyze, organize, and summarize content automatically, generating AI Mind Maps instantly. ● Supported file formats: PPT, WORD, PDF, HTML, TXT, Markdown. AI Mind Map to Poster ● Transform your AI Mind Map outlines into stunning posters instantly. ● Customize poster themes effortlessly, from business to fashion, fresh to minimalistic. AI Drawing ● Create stunning graphics with AI Drawing in seconds. ● Convert text to images or turn images into artwork using AI Drawing tools. ▶ VISUALIZE IDEAS WITH AI MIND MAPS Templates ● Explore built-in templates and 15,000+ free user-shared templates for inspiration. Rich Layouts & Themes ● Customize your AI Mind Map with 22 layouts, 47 themes, 750+ cliparts, and hand-drawn effects. Structure ● 22 structures for AI Mind Maps, including mind map, concept map, bubble map, brace map, sunburst chart, timeline, tree chart, fishbone diagram, org chart, Gantt chart, spider diagram, and family tree. Insert ● Enrich topics with images, audio notes, equations, labels, hyperlinks, topic links, drawings, etc. Smart Formatting ● Add, delete, or move nodes, and your AI Mind Map automatically adjusts. Outline Mode ● Edit your AI Mind Map in structured text for faster navigation. Equation / LaTeX ● Insert mathematics and chemical equations. Audio Note ● Record ideas instantly with Cloud Notes and never miss important thoughts. ▶ CREATE STUNNING AI MIND MAPS & AI DRAWINGS WITHOUT LIMITS Custom Themes ● Fully customize your AI Mind Map and AI Drawing outputs. Diversified Layouts ● Professional layouts to structure ideas and simplify complex issues. Hand-Drawn Style ● Switch your AI Mind Map to a hand-drawn look with one click. Colored Branches ● Stimulate creativity with rainbow-colored branches. Stickers & Cliparts ● Over 700 cliparts, emojis, and symbols to enhance your AI Mind Map or AI Drawing. ▶ SAVE, SHARE, AND PROTECT Import ● MindManager, FreeMind, Lighten, MindNode, Markdown, OPML, TextBundle, Word(DOCX). Export ● PDF, PNG, Markdown, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OPML, TextBundle. File Sync ● Automatically sync all AI Mind Maps and Cloud Notes to iCloud. Share ● Share your AI Mind Map or AI Drawing on social media, or download as images. Password Protection ● Secure your AI Mind Maps, AI Drawings, and Cloud Notes with a password. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions for a seamless experience. Privacy Policy https://www.edrawsoft.com/mindmaster/privacy-policy.php Terms of Service https://www.edrawsoft.com/mindmaster/terms-of-service.php Support: Email: support@edrawsoft.com X: Edraw@edrawsoft Facebook: EdrawSoftware

Screenshots

Mindscope4 screens
EdrawMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EdrawMind at 4.6 against Mindscope's 4.0. EdrawMind also leads on ratings volume (203 vs 46) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Mindscope's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mindscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EdrawMind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EdrawMind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 203 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Mindscope's written reviews are positive against 68% of EdrawMind's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindscope ships an update every 2 weeks, EdrawMind monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mindscope versus EdrawMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindscopeEdrawMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (46 ratings)4.6 (203 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46203 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn GoeringEdraw Software Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Mindscope

All ratings46 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.6%

EdrawMind

All ratings203 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Mindscope

From 46 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-learn interface
  • 💡 Unique hybrid of mind-mapping, outliner, and note-taking
  • 🎯 Excellent for organizing thoughts without clutter
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase ($5)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 📱 Poor iPad optimization and crashes
  • ⚠️ Text overlapping in free version
  • 🔄 Sync issues across multiple devices
  • 📵 Limited iCloud functionality and hanging

EdrawMind

From 203 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Powerful AI-driven features
  • 🚀 Great for brainstorming and productivity
  • 👍 Versatile for various use cases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🔌 Syncing and file handling problems across devices
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

Mindscope

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when adding entries
  • Text input box disappears before typing
  • Crashes on iPad with iOS 15 upgrade
  • iCloud access causes app to hang indefinitely
  • Crashes when exporting to plain text
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  • Data loss during iOS version upgrades
  • Layout issues when rotating device orientation
  • Crashes when searching linked elements
  • Crashes when inserting text
  • Bluetooth keyboard input not working (earlier versions)
  • Audio playback interruption
  • Alignment and sync issues across devices
  • Copy-paste groups items on top of originals
  • Undo/redo sequence inconsistencies
  • Version 1.5 splash screen hang on startup

Requested features

19 requests
  • Image and photo insertion capability
  • Apple Pencil handwriting support
  • Text formatting (bold, colors, font options)
  • Infinite or larger canvas with zoom
  • iPhone app version
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  • Cloud sync (Dropbox, iCloud improvements)
  • Multiple independent maps/documents
  • Dark mode theme
  • Better file management system
  • Import from other mind-mapping apps
  • Color-coding individual entries
  • Calendar and reminders integration
  • Web version or Mac companion app
  • Notification features
  • Improved animation controls
  • Circular context menu for faster access
  • Plain text export without HTML markup
  • Randomize board item locations
  • Flowchart options

EdrawMind

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and app freezes
  • Unable to open files created on other platforms
  • Unreliable auto-save and data loss issues
  • Template search functionality not working
  • Alignment and formatting problems in exported files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Improve file management and syncing
  • Introduce an offline mode
  • Provide better export/import options
  • Enhance collaboration and sharing features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mindscope

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$3.99
11 purchases

EdrawMind

Subscriptions8
  • iOS Version Subscription$9.996 Months
  • Mobile(6 mo) + 100K AI Tokens$15.906 Months
  • Full-Platform Subscription 6$39.006 Months
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  • All6 months + 200K AI Tokens$49.906 Months
  • Full-Platform Subscription 12$59.001 Year
  • Mobile(1 yr) + 999K AI Tokens$65.901 Year
  • All12 months + 500K AI Tokens$89.901 Year
  • All12 months + 999K AI Tokens$99.901 Year
One-time3
  • Edraw AI Points$5.90
  • Edraw AI Points$9.90
  • Edraw AI Points$79.90

Questions

Is Mindscope free?
Mindscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EdrawMind free?
EdrawMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mindscope or EdrawMind?
EdrawMind is rated higher. Mindscope averages 4.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while EdrawMind averages 4.6 from 203 ratings.
Do Mindscope or EdrawMind have ads?
Neither Mindscope nor EdrawMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindscope or EdrawMind?
Mindscope ships an update every 2 weeks, and EdrawMind monthly. Most recently, Mindscope was updated on September 9, 2026 and EdrawMind on September 25, 2026.

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