MindNode: Mind Map & Outline

Name: MindNode: Mind Map & Outline
Rating: 4.6 (291 reviews)
Author: IdeasOnCanvas GmbH

By: IdeasOnCanvas GmbH App

Brainstorm, Plan & Organize

Overview

Version:

2026.4.2

Last updated: 2026-08-03

Ranking

#90,305 ▲ 31

Overall

Features & Capabilities

MindNode: Mind Map & Outline combines mind mapping and outlining on an infinite canvas, with a node well for fast idea capture. Switch between map and outline views to match your workflow, and collaborate in real time to brainstorm and plan projects.

Across all devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro), your documents sync securely via iCloud and merge offline changes automatically. The free editor supports editing, rearranging, folding, and exporting, while MindNode Plus unlocks advanced features across platforms with a subscription and a free trial.

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By:

IdeasOnCanvas GmbH

Rating:

4.60

(291) 1 new ratings

Version:

2026.4.2 Last updated: 2026-08-03

Version code:

888567653

Creation date:

2024-01-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

244.73MB

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-12

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# 90,305 ▲ 31

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Developed by:

IdeasOnCanvas GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindnode-mind-map-outline/id6446116532

Website:

https://mindnode.com/

User Reviews

MindNode is praised for its clean, elegant UI, intuitive controls, dual mind-map/outline view, and solid cross-device sync, plus good value with ongoing updates. Repeated concerns center on pricing and paywalls, storage/reliability due to iCloud changes, UX regressions from updates, lack of full manual layout, and sharing/export limitations. Overall it remains a strong concept-mapping tool, but users want pricing clarity, stable data access, and parity with classic features.

Pros

Clean, elegant interface with intuitive controls.
Dual view: seamless switching between mind map and outline (with side-by-side capability).
Reliable cross-device sync across iPad and Mac.
Good value and ongoing updates that keep the app useful for brainstorming.

Cons

Pricing and subscription friction: most features locked behind paywalls and recurring fees, with some pricing confusion.
Storage changes and data reliability concerns: move away from iCloud Drive to a sandboxed model and reports of lost or inaccessible maps.
Regressions/major changes in updates: removal or degradation of useful features (e.g., outline/mind map side-by-side) and increased friction in workflows.
Lack of true manual/freehand layout in earlier versions (limitations on manual node placement).
Sharing/export limitations and quirks: harder cross-organization sharing and some features not sharing text notes consistently.

Recent reviews

I downloaded this years ago to play around with it but never used it. Now that I’ve learned about mind mapping and effective study habits, I decided to give it a shot. However, paying 24.99 a year to JUST change the font? Absolutely ridiculous. Going with Simplemind instead since it’s a one time purchase.