iThoughts - Mind Map App Reviews

This is far and away the most important app for me on my iPad. It has revolutionized my notetaking, brainstorming, and planning.

This is one of the few MUST have apps. If you write, if you present, get this app - dont think twice about spending the money - the app is that good. Easy to get the basics, but its the ability to integrate what you have mind mapped with other applications (on your iPad, on your Mac, on your PC) that makes this app incredibly useful.

I researched a ton of mind map apps, tried a number of demos and trial versions, and even blew five bucks here and there to check out some of the cheaper ones. iThoughts on both iOS and OS X is the stand-out. It isn’t the cheapest and it isn’t the most expensive but its price/performance far exceeds anything else I encountered. I couldn’t be happier with it.

Thanks for the continued support with newer iOS features!

When the iPad first came out it was viewed as a consumption device, not a creation device. As apps have become more powerful the ability to create on the iPad has improved immensely. But for many tasks, desktop computers are still the best choice with the iPad as a tool for lighter work. Not so with iThoughts. The ability to quickly drag, zoom, type and even draw directly at a node with your finger makes this a more powerful tool than most desktop mindmapping programs. The developer has done an amazing job adding new features to this app. Now that Apple has given us better iCloud Drive access, the developer provided a great new sync solution via iCloud. Ive tried several mind mapping apps now and none come close to iThoughts, although most cost the same or more. Theres a lot to learn but if you want the best mind mapping app, this is it.

Really well done app. The level of detail and functionality is really refreshing. When I bought the app, I hoped it would be at least half baked. I was pleasantly surprised. Nice job.

This app just keeps getting better! Imports and exports in any file format imaginable. Smart keyboard shortcuts mean you can take notes from the keyboard. I love how research mode lets me quickly clip notes from the web. And now both iCloud support and handoff -- so I can start on my phone, and seamlessly switch to iThoughtsX on the Mac!

Im more impressed with iThoughts every time I use it! I keep finding features that I wasnt aware of. The developer has clearly put a lot of time and thought into this app. Hes also very responsive to customer inquiries. Im planning to also get the Mac version. Well done!!

One of the best apps on iOS and OS X, and ALWAYS updating to take advantage of new tech and features, this app is genius

This app is my most used app for brainstorming and taking notes. Some other ways I use this app is for breaking down scripts, or starting a concept.

I highly recommend this app and use it everyday. The developer consistently improves the app and it works great.

I love the continuous addition of new features - each time it makes iThoughts even more embedded in my workflow. I have used iThoughts for years: for managing projects, people, and businesses - planning & teaching classes - research, and even maintaining a knowledge base - not to mention creating and brainstorming new ideas. With some manual tweaking you can create some pretty good concept maps, and even flow charts. It keeps me mobile and the Mac version adds in some great flexibility. I own a more expensive mind mapping software package, but iThoughts is the one that is tightly integrated into my work flow - every day all day long. I can do things here - especially in researching - that I just can not do easily elsewhere. The import and export features are unparalleled in any other mind mapping software, and I often use it to help people on different software platforms collaborate. My current wish would be the ability to do more formatting in terms of line thickness and more formatting in terms of notes. While you can pretty much paste any format in there and have it keep them, it would nice to be able to do tables, pictures, etc... just from within the notes pane.

I loved this app for past couple of years. Would have always given 5 stars. I rely on it more and more. But since the Oct 24, 2015 update, I cannot open the app. I have iPad 4 mini running iOS 9.1. Please put out an update to fix this. I need to open some files to gather info. I will have to find another app to use if I cannot even open the app soon.

This app works great. Ive used it for years and watched it evolve to a full project management solution.

You can only upload to a single Dropbox folder with no obvious way to change it (apart from deleting the Dropbox link and recreating). What if we want to use lots of Dropbox folders?

This app delivers with a robust, bug-free experience. This is high quality software from an excellent, and very responsive developer. I wish all my apps worked this well and were of this quality. If you need a mind mapping app, I highly recommend iThoughts. Its extremely easy to use out if the gate, but when you need its robust project management features, they arent hard to find or use. Add to this support for iCloud, WebDAV, and other cloud services...It really has everything you could want in a mind mapping app. (If you dont know what mind mapping is, please search the Internet and learn about all the amazing things you can do with mind mapping - then come back here and buy iThoughts!) I use iThoughts every day and love it!! Highly recommended!

iThoughts is the all-singing, all-dancing mind-mapping software for iOS. It has a ton of awesome features, is in active development, and does just about anything you might want it to—and if it doesnt, the developer probably has it on his list of features to add. Ive been using it for years, and have no major complaints. I especially love the easy syncing and compatibility with various desktop apps. Im not going to list the features I would like, because theyre all under consideration by the developer—hell get to them when he can. The one small gripe I have is with the interface. Dont get me wrong—the basic interface is just fine, attractive and functional. Its just that this thing has so many features, hes run out of places to put them. I feel like a better job could be done somehow, though Im not quite sure how. Perhaps he should hire an interface expert—is Tog available?

...and that is the amazing and super responsive customer support. There is no need to look elsewhere for a mind mapping app because there is nothing better.

Enjoying the iCloud sync to all my devices. Whenever I need to capture thoughts & ideas, this is my go-to app.

This app is golden. The recent (early 2015) $10 upgrade fee was the first additional cost in six years. For a little perspective, compare ten bucks to MindManager on the PC which used to be $350 to purchase with yearly update fees. Shame on those who scoff at paying for the intelligence & hard work put in by the developer. iThoughts lets you create visualizations of what you have done and what you are going to do. It gives you a "step up" on everyone who does not have iThoughts. This app rocks and it keeps getting better. Out of all my apps, this is the most important for my work and personal lives. The Mac version also rocks.