SimpleMind review

SimpleMind is the pick for anyone tired of subscriptions. SimpleMind Pro is a one-time purchase, listed at $10.99 for iPhone and iPad and $29.99 for Mac on the US App Store, and a Windows edition is also sold with a 30-day trial on Mac and Windows. A free edition with limited features runs on iPhone, iPad and Android. The apps have no ads and no tracking, need no account, and the developer says it has no access to your maps. You choose where maps are stored and can sync them through iCloud, Dropbox or another cloud. Features include free-form and seven extra auto layouts, labeled crosslinks, group borders, outline view, search and filter, style sheets, and a slideshow for presenting. Exports cover PDF, images, outline text and OPML. The catch is that each platform is sold separately and there is no live co-editing, so it suits private planning more than team work.

Who it is for

People who want a private mind mapper with no subscription and no account.

Price

Free edition for iPhone, iPad and Android; SimpleMind Pro $10.99 one-time on the US App Store, $29.99 for Mac.

Mind Mapping Capture your ideas and notes $10.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Free-form layout plus seven additional auto layouts
• Crosslinks with labels, group borders, outline view and search
• Images, notes, icons, checkboxes and links on topics
• Slideshow mode and export as PDF, image, outline text or OPML
• Sync through iCloud, Dropbox or other clouds you choose

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One-time purchase instead of a subscription
• Strength: No ads, no tracking and no account needed
• Strength: Runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android
• Weakness: Each platform's app is sold separately
• Weakness: No real-time co-editing
• Weakness: Free edition is limited to iPhone, iPad and Android

Key facts

• Free edition: Yes, iPhone, iPad and Android
• Pro platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android
• Trial: 30 days on Mac and Windows
• Mac price: $29.99 one-time on the Mac App Store

Where it ranks

SimpleMind is No. 6 in our Best Mind Mapping Software verdict.