# Xmind: AI Mind Map, Brainstorm

> Outline, Plan, Notes & Slides

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1286983622](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1286983622)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1286983622`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xmind Ltd.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (6,969 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.05.01104
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2017-12-12
- **Size:** 639 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xmind-ai-mind-map-brainstorm/id1286983622)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://xmind.app/privacy/](https://xmind.app/privacy/)

## Description

**Xmind** is an AI-powered mind mapping and brainstorming app for turning ideas into organized plans, notes, projects, and presentations. Generate mind maps from text, links, documents, photos, or hand-drawn sketches, expand ideas with AI, and automatically break goals into actionable tasks.

Use flexible structures, templates, themes, illustrations, stickers, audio notes, equations, and an outliner to organize information your way. Collaborate in real time, manage tasks directly in your maps, present ideas with Pitch Mode, and export work to PDF, PNG, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Markdown, OPML, and more. Xmind also supports file encryption, cross-platform access, and multitasking on iPad.

## Rankings

- #21,460 — Overall
- #13 — process
- #51 — ia
- #70 — map
- #73 — maps
- #79 — interface

## Review summary

XMind is lauded for its powerful mind-mapping features, rich templates, and strong UX that help users organize thoughts and projects, including ADHD-focused use. It shines across iPad, Mac, and Windows, with a surprisingly capable free version. However, reviewers repeatedly flag steep pricing and aggressive upsell prompts, along with issues around syncing across devices, data reliability, and licensing frustrations. These tradeoffs shape a picture of a feature-rich tool that can be exceptional when used, but costly and occasionally buggy.

### Pros

- Helps organize thoughts and tasks, especially for ADHD, providing clarity and structure.
- Rich feature set for mind mapping, including templates, color palettes, and concept maps, useful for projects and planning.
- Free version is surprisingly powerful with diverse templates and customization, making premium optional.
- Cross-platform availability across iPad, Mac, and Windows enabling use across devices.
- Good UX with intuitive shortcuts and a smooth user experience.

### Cons

- High price and features behind a paywall; subscription is expensive.
- Aggressive upgrade prompts and frequent upgrade reminders that distract from work.
- Lack of seamless syncing across devices; no built-in cross-device syncing or easy collaboration.
- Reliability and data integrity issues such as caching bugs, unexpected file rollbacks, and occasional sluggish performance.
- Login and licensing issues across devices, including multi-device seat charges and billing confusion.

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