About SimpleMind - Mind Mapping
Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want. Free Functionality ....
Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want. Free Functionality . Everything you need to get started with mind mapping. . No ads. . No data collection. . No need to sign up for an account. . Upgrade to full functionality is a one-time single purchase. Highlights . Easy to use. . Continuously fine-tuned based on customer feedback. . Trustworthy and reliable: 15+ years of updates and improvements. . Used in a wide range of applications: business, education, legal and medical. . Tools to help you maintain overview. Create ○ place topics anywhere you want in the free-form layout ○ or use auto layout - great for brainstorming ○ reorganize and restructure using drag, rotate, re-arrange or reconnect ○ use checkboxes, progress bars, auto-numbering ○ connect any two topics with a crosslink ○ label relations ○ virtually unlimited page size and number of elements ○ supports multiple Mind Maps on one page Add media and documents ○ images and photos ○ notes ○ icons (stock, emojis or custom) ○ link to a topic, mind map, contact, file or webpage ○ voice memos ○ videos Seamless synchronization using clouds ○ sync mind maps with your iPads and iPhones ○ sync mind maps across platforms. For example with Mac - as a separate purchase ○ sync using iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, 坚果云 - Nutstore and Nextcloud Share your Mind Map ○ for example as PDF or Image ○ outline, can be imported in word processors ○ create a slideshow to present your Mind Map (Tablet only) ○ print ○ export to Reminders or Calendar Style your mind map ○ change the appearance by selecting one of the 15+ style sheets ○ create your own style sheets ○ style every detail, exactly how you want it ○ change borders, lines, colors, background color, the checkbox color, and much more Maintain overview ○ collapse and expand branches ○ hide or show branches or topics ○ block out distractions with autofocus ○ highlight branches by displaying branch borders ○ visually group topics with group borders ○ organize your Mind Maps in folders ○ outline view ○ search
Version History • Background Patterns enhance visual appearance of your mind maps. • Automatically add a Progress Bar when two or more child topics have a checkbox. • Faster Checklists: Checking or unchecking a topic no longer auto-selects it • Split topic text into a new sibling topic. • Set default layout for Central Theme and Imports in Preferences. • Add web links with web page descriptions. • Compatibility update 2.9.2 May 6 • Background Patterns enhance visual appearance of your mind maps. • Automatically add a Progress Bar when two or more child topics have a checkbox. • Faster Checklists: Checking or unchecking a topic no longer auto-selects it • Split topic text into a new sibling topic. • Set default layout for Central Theme and Imports in Preferences. • Add web links with web page descriptions. 2.9.0 Mar 30 Service update: Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.8.2 Feb 17 Service update: Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.8.1 Jan 26 Full compatibility and optimization for iOS 26, modernized UI Smart Roll-Up Detection. The parent topic changes to a Roll-Up Progress Bar if all child topics have checkboxes. Enhanced OPML import. Import .opml with checkboxes (checked or unchecked). Improved Sibling Tool. Long-press the sibling tool to choose between Add Sibling (below topic) or Insert Sibling (above topic). Floating Window Support. Supports the free adjustment and resizing of windows. If available SimpleMind now uses high resolution images in the Editor. Controlled via Preferences – Image Options. 2.8.0 11/19/2025 • Horizontal layout direction added: “Automatic Clockwise”. • When sharing (as .pdf and .png) and printing SimpleMind exports with high resolution images when available. • Updated Dropbox support to assure continuing integration with Dropbox. • General improvements and bug fixes. 2.7.0 06/18/2025 • Share mind maps via the “Share” button, making it easier to share to mail and messages apps. • “Delete Single Topic” added in the Topic Toolbar. Delete a single topic only, without deleting the whole branch. • Tinted Note Indicators, the note indicator adjusts to the color of the topic. • Command “Editor Mode” can be added on the iPad toolbar. • Improved Importing non-native files. • Pasting .opml improved. • Open non-native files (.opml, .mm, .txt, .itmz) from SimpleMind Files explorer. • General improvements and minor bug fixes. 2.6.0 02/17/2025 • Due to recent changes in Google’s security policies, built-in support for Google Drive is no longer available. We would have loved to continue supporting Google Drive, but it’s no longer possible. Check our web site for details. • Add a linked image inside a topic. • Move images inside/ outside a topic by using the Topic and Image toolbars. • New Images are cropped to a rounded shape by default. 2.5.0 09/25/2024 • Spotlight Search support – use Spotlight to search for text in mind maps – including notes. • Sort Children: sorts child topics alphabetically. • Importing the basics of iThoughts files (*.itmz): hierarchy, text, notes, navigation links, icons and images in topics. • Customize Topic Toolbar – show only the commands relevant to you on the topic toolbar. 2.4.0 06/11/2024 Service Update: many minor improvements and bug fixes. 2.3.4 04/04/2024 • New Layout Mode picker on iPad. • Improved contrast in Auto Focus and Search modes. • Updated built-in Dropbox integration ensuring continued support. • Service update, many minor improvements and bugs fixed. 2.3.3 03/05/2024 • Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout. • On iPad: improved layout options picker. • On iPad: customize toolbar commands. • On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar. • Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text. • General improvements and bug fixes. 2.3.2 01/23/2024 • Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout. • On iPad: customize toolbar commands. • On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar. • Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text. • General improvements and minor bug fixes. Now available with Free Functionality: • Icon picker with basic set of icons. • Basic Style Inspector functions. • Auto numbering. • Open any external mind map file in read-only Viewer Mode. 2.3.0 01/08/2024 • New Matrix auto layout, great for displaying information compact. • Add Labels in Topics to add additional information • Automatic Left/Right Text Alignment in auto-layouts. Optionally disable this via Preferences | General. • Create a New Mind Map from what’s copied to your Clipboard. • Use your downloaded custom fonts in Preferences – Fonts. • Turkish Language supported. 2.2.0 08/28/2023 • Images can be cropped to a shape: circle, rounded etc. • Add multiple cross-links between any two topics. • Exchange with ChatGPT using Copy & Paste • Creating a new Mind Map on iCloud Drive lets you input the file name. • Full text search on iCloud Drive supported. • Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.1.1 04/19/2023 • Images can be cropped to a shape: circle, rounded etc. • Add multiple cross-links between any two topics. • Creating a new Mind Map on iCloud Drive lets you input the file name. • Full text search on iCloud Drive supported. • Without InApp purchase external mind maps can be viewed in read-only mode. • Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.1.0 04/11/2023 • Native iCloud support • Link to mind maps and documents in iCloud • iOS 16 supported • Bug reported on v2.0.0 fixed 2.0.1 01/31/2023 • Native iCloud support • Link to mind maps and documents in iCloud • iOS 16 supported • General improvements and minor bug fixes. 2.0.0 01/09/2023 • “Add Image in Topic” or “Add Image” adds the image directly to the mind map. No need to select thumbnail size or the linked image size. • The image now maintains the same quality when resizing. Enlarging the image increases the number of pixels ensuring the image still looks good. • An “Image in Topic” can be as large as 640*640. • “Add Linked Image” adds an image as in previous versions: a thumbnail in the mind map opens a full-size image. • Use Preferences to set the default size and density for new images. • On iPad, view and edit Notes in a Note panel on the right side of the screen. Use “Note” in the menu to open or close the panel. • Linking to documents is now available in the Local and the Files tab. Add links to documents on your device or iCloud etc., links can be opened on that device only. • Linking to mind maps is now available in the Files tab as well. Links can be opened on that device only. • Improved look of Labels. • SimpleMind supports Quick Look thumbnails and previews. When using the Files app (or other apps that support Quick Look) you’ll see a thumbnail or preview for .smmx Mind Map files. • General improvements and minor bug fixes. • iOS 11/12 related crash bug fixed. 1.32.1 09/10/2022 • “Add Image in Topic” or “Add Image” adds the image directly to the mind map. No need to select thumbnail size or the linked image size. • The image now maintains the same quality when resizing. Enlarging the image increases the number of pixels ensuring the image still looks good. • An “Image in Topic” can be as large as 640*640. • “Add Linked Image” adds an image as in previous versions: a thumbnail in the mind map opens a full-size image. • Use Preferences to set the default size and density for new images. • On iPad, view and edit Notes in a Note panel on the right side of the screen. Use “Note” in the menu to open or close the panel. • Linking to documents is now available in the Local and the Files tab. Add links to documents on your device or iCloud etc., links can be opened on that device only. • Linking to mind maps is now available in the Files tab as well. Links can be opened on that device only. • Improved look of Labels. • SimpleMind supports Quick Look thumbnails and previews. When using the Files app (or other apps that support Quick Look) you’ll see a thumbnail or preview for .smmx Mind Map files. • General improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.32.0 09/07/2022 • The style sheets have been updated with a fresh new look. • The built-in style sheets support dark mode, meaning if you switch to dark mode the style sheet will as well. • Making your own custom style sheets has been made easier with the new stylesheet editor. • Advanced Search options added - search for icons, checkbox or date. • General improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.31.0 01/10/2022 • Edit (embedded) Apple Pencil drawings • Support for screenshots to capture the entire mind map as a Full Page PDF. • Bugs reported on v1.30.2 fixed 1.30.3 11/08/2021 • Bugs reported on v1.30.0 fixed • Add Apple pencil drawings as images. • Use the new Full Screen Button to easily switch to full screen. • The icon inspector shows recently used icons and all icons used in this mind map. • Reorder stocks icons and stylesheets. • Google Drive now includes “Shared with me”. • Word wrap improved for far east languages. • Maximum thumbnail size increased to 640 pixels. • Thumbnails can be locked to a fixed position via the lock icon. • Swipe from the side to open the list with mind maps. Swipe from other side to open the inspector. 1.30.2 10/16/2021 • Add Apple pencil drawings as images. • Use the new Full Screen Button to easily switch to full screen. • The icon inspector shows recently used icons and all icons used in this mind map. • Reorder stocks icons and stylesheets. • Google Drive now includes “Shared with me”. • Word wrap improved for far east languages. • Maximum thumbnail size increased to 640 pixels. • Thumbnails can be locked to a fixed position via the lock icon. • Swipe from the side to open the list with mind maps. Swipe from other side to open the inspector. 1.30.0 10/11/2021 Fixed issue that only occurs on iPads running iOS 12 1.29.2 06/05/2021
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of SimpleMind - Mind Mapping since it was posted on our website on 2016-09-28 06:46:05.
The latest version is 2.9.2 and it was updated on 2026-06-23 09:48:42. See below the changes in each version.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.9.2
Updated At: 2026-06-02
Changes: Version History • Background Patterns enhance visual appearance of your mind maps.
• Automatically add a Progress Bar when two or more child topics have a checkbox.
• Faster Checklists: Checking or unchecking a topic no longer auto-selects it
• Split topic text into a new sibling topic.
• Set default layout for Central Theme and Imports in Preferences.
• Add web links with web page descriptions.
• Compatibility update 2.9.2 May 6 • Background Patterns enhance visual appearance of your mind maps.
• Automatically add a Progress Bar when two or more child topics have a checkbox.
• Faster Checklists: Checking or unchecking a topic no longer auto-selects it
• Split topic text into a new sibling topic.
• Set default layout for Central Theme and Imports in Preferences.
• Add web links with web page descriptions. 2.9.0 Mar 30 Service update: Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.8.2 Feb 17 Service update: Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.8.1 Jan 26 Full compatibility and optimization for iOS 26, modernized UI
Smart Roll-Up Detection. The parent topic changes to a Roll-Up Progress Bar if all child topics have checkboxes.
Enhanced OPML import. Import .opml with checkboxes (checked or unchecked).
Improved Sibling Tool. Long-press the sibling tool to choose between Add Sibling (below topic) or Insert Sibling (above topic).
Floating Window Support. Supports the free adjustment and resizing of windows.
If available SimpleMind now uses high resolution images in the Editor. Controlled via Preferences – Image Options. 2.8.0 11/19/2025 • Horizontal layout direction added: “Automatic Clockwise”.
• When sharing (as .pdf and .png) and printing SimpleMind exports with high resolution images when available.
• Updated Dropbox support to assure continuing integration with Dropbox.
• General improvements and bug fixes. 2.7.0 06/18/2025 • Share mind maps via the “Share” button, making it easier to share to mail and messages apps.
• “Delete Single Topic” added in the Topic Toolbar. Delete a single topic only, without deleting the whole branch.
• Tinted Note Indicators, the note indicator adjusts to the color of the topic.
• Command “Editor Mode” can be added on the iPad toolbar.
• Improved Importing non-native files.
• Pasting .opml improved.
• Open non-native files (.opml, .mm, .txt, .itmz) from SimpleMind Files explorer.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes. 2.6.0 02/17/2025 • Due to recent changes in Google’s security policies, built-in support for Google Drive is no longer available. We would have loved to continue supporting Google Drive, but it’s no longer possible. Check our web site for details.
• Add a linked image inside a topic.
• Move images inside/ outside a topic by using the Topic and Image toolbars.
• New Images are cropped to a rounded shape by default. 2.5.0 09/25/2024 • Spotlight Search support – use Spotlight to search for text in mind maps – including notes.
• Sort Children: sorts child topics alphabetically.
• Importing the basics of iThoughts files (*.itmz): hierarchy, text, notes, navigation links, icons and images in topics.
• Customize Topic Toolbar – show only the commands relevant to you on the topic toolbar. 2.4.0 06/11/2024 Service Update: many minor improvements and bug fixes. 2.3.4 04/04/2024 • New Layout Mode picker on iPad.
• Improved contrast in Auto Focus and Search modes.
• Updated built-in Dropbox integration ensuring continued support.
• Service update, many minor improvements and bugs fixed. 2.3.3 03/05/2024 • Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout.
• On iPad: improved layout options picker.
• On iPad: customize toolbar commands.
• On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar.
• Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text.
• General improvements and bug fixes. 2.3.2 01/23/2024 • Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout.
• On iPad: customize toolbar commands.
• On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar.
• Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes.
Now available with Free Functionality:
• Icon picker with basic set of icons.
• Basic Style Inspector functions.
• Auto numbering.
• Open any external mind map file in read-only Viewer Mode. 2.3.0 01/08/2024 • New Matrix auto layout, great for displaying information compact.
• Add Labels in Topics to add additional information
• Automatic Left/Right Text Alignment in auto-layouts. Optionally disable this via Preferences | General.
• Create a New Mind Map from what’s copied to your Clipboard.
• Use your downloaded custom fonts in Preferences – Fonts.
• Turkish Language supported. 2.2.0 08/28/2023 • Images can be cropped to a shape: circle, rounded etc.
• Add multiple cross-links between any two topics.
• Exchange with ChatGPT using Copy & Paste
• Creating a new Mind Map on iCloud Drive lets you input the file name.
• Full text search on iCloud Drive supported.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.1.1 04/19/2023 • Images can be cropped to a shape: circle, rounded etc.
• Add multiple cross-links between any two topics.
• Creating a new Mind Map on iCloud Drive lets you input the file name.
• Full text search on iCloud Drive supported.
• Without InApp purchase external mind maps can be viewed in read-only mode.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.1.0 04/11/2023 • Native iCloud support
• Link to mind maps and documents in iCloud
• iOS 16 supported
• Bug reported on v2.0.0 fixed 2.0.1 01/31/2023 • Native iCloud support
• Link to mind maps and documents in iCloud
• iOS 16 supported
• General improvements and minor bug fixes. 2.0.0 01/09/2023 • “Add Image in Topic” or “Add Image” adds the image directly to the mind map. No need to select thumbnail size or the linked image size.
• The image now maintains the same quality when resizing. Enlarging the image increases the number of pixels ensuring the image still looks good.
• An “Image in Topic” can be as large as 640*640.
• “Add Linked Image” adds an image as in previous versions: a thumbnail in the mind map opens a full-size image.
• Use Preferences to set the default size and density for new images.
• On iPad, view and edit Notes in a Note panel on the right side of the screen. Use “Note” in the menu to open or close the panel.
• Linking to documents is now available in the Local and the Files tab. Add links to documents on your device or iCloud etc., links can be opened on that device only.
• Linking to mind maps is now available in the Files tab as well. Links can be opened on that device only.
• Improved look of Labels.
• SimpleMind supports Quick Look thumbnails and previews. When using the Files app (or other apps that support Quick Look) you’ll see a thumbnail or preview for .smmx Mind Map files.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes.
• iOS 11/12 related crash bug fixed. 1.32.1 09/10/2022 • “Add Image in Topic” or “Add Image” adds the image directly to the mind map. No need to select thumbnail size or the linked image size.
• The image now maintains the same quality when resizing. Enlarging the image increases the number of pixels ensuring the image still looks good.
• An “Image in Topic” can be as large as 640*640.
• “Add Linked Image” adds an image as in previous versions: a thumbnail in the mind map opens a full-size image.
• Use Preferences to set the default size and density for new images.
• On iPad, view and edit Notes in a Note panel on the right side of the screen. Use “Note” in the menu to open or close the panel.
• Linking to documents is now available in the Local and the Files tab. Add links to documents on your device or iCloud etc., links can be opened on that device only.
• Linking to mind maps is now available in the Files tab as well. Links can be opened on that device only.
• Improved look of Labels.
• SimpleMind supports Quick Look thumbnails and previews. When using the Files app (or other apps that support Quick Look) you’ll see a thumbnail or preview for .smmx Mind Map files.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.32.0 09/07/2022 • The style sheets have been updated with a fresh new look.
• The built-in style sheets support dark mode, meaning if you switch to dark mode the style sheet will as well.
• Making your own custom style sheets has been made easier with the new stylesheet editor.
• Advanced Search options added - search for icons, checkbox or date.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes. 1.31.0 01/10/2022 • Edit (embedded) Apple Pencil drawings
• Support for screenshots to capture the entire mind map as a Full Page PDF.
• Bugs reported on v1.30.2 fixed 1.30.3 11/08/2021 • Bugs reported on v1.30.0 fixed
• Add Apple pencil drawings as images.
• Use the new Full Screen Button to easily switch to full screen.
• The icon inspector shows recently used icons and all icons used in this mind map.
• Reorder stocks icons and stylesheets.
• Google Drive now includes “Shared with me”.
• Word wrap improved for far east languages.
• Maximum thumbnail size increased to 640 pixels.
• Thumbnails can be locked to a fixed position via the lock icon.
• Swipe from the side to open the list with mind maps. Swipe from other side to open the inspector. 1.30.2 10/16/2021 • Add Apple pencil drawings as images.
• Use the new Full Screen Button to easily switch to full screen.
• The icon inspector shows recently used icons and all icons used in this mind map.
• Reorder stocks icons and stylesheets.
• Google Drive now includes “Shared with me”.
• Word wrap improved for far east languages.
• Maximum thumbnail size increased to 640 pixels.
• Thumbnails can be locked to a fixed position via the lock icon.
• Swipe from the side to open the list with mind maps. Swipe from other side to open the inspector. 1.30.0 10/11/2021 Fixed issue that only occurs on iPads running iOS 12 1.29.2 06/05/2021
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.8.2
Updated At: 2026-02-17
Changes: Service update: Minor bug fixes and improvements
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.7.0
Updated At: 2025-06-18
Changes: Jun 18, 2025
Version 2.7.0
• Horizontal layout direction added: “Automatic Clockwise”.
• When sharing (as .pdf and .png) and printing SimpleMind exports with high resolution images when available.
• Updated Dropbox support to assure continuing integration with Dropbox.
• General improvements and bug fixes.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.6.0
Updated At: 2025-02-17
Changes: Feb 17, 2025
Version 2.6.0
• Share mind maps via the “Share” button, making it easier to share to mail and messages apps.
• “Delete Single Topic” added in the Topic Toolbar. Delete a single topic only, without deleting the whole branch.
• Tinted Note Indicators, the note indicator adjusts to the color of the topic.
• Command “Editor Mode” can be added on the iPad toolbar.
• Improved Importing non-native files.
• Pasting .opml improved.
• Open non-native files (.opml, .mm, .txt, .itmz) from SimpleMind Files explorer.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.5.0
Updated At: 2024-09-25
Changes: Sep 25, 2024
Version 2.5.0
• Due to recent changes in Google’s security policies, built-in support for Google Drive is no longer available. We would have loved to continue supporting Google Drive, but it’s no longer possible. Check our web site for details.
• Add a linked image inside a topic.
• Move images inside/ outside a topic by using the Topic and Image toolbars.
• New Images are cropped to a rounded shape by default.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.4.0
Updated At: 2024-06-11
Changes: Jun 11, 2024
Version 2.4.0
• Spotlight Search support – use Spotlight to search for text in mind maps – including notes.
• Sort Children: sorts child topics alphabetically.
• Importing the basics of iThoughts files (*.itmz): hierarchy, text, notes, navigation links, icons and images in topics.
• Customize Topic Toolbar – show only the commands relevant to you on the topic toolbar.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.3.4
Updated At: 2024-04-04
Changes: Apr 4, 2024
Version 2.3.4
Service Update: many minor improvements and bug fixes.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.3.3
Updated At: 2024-03-05
Changes: Mar 5, 2024
Version 2.3.3
• New Layout Mode picker on iPad.
• Improved contrast in Auto Focus and Search modes.
• Updated built-in Dropbox integration ensuring continued support.
• Service update, many minor improvements and bugs fixed.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.3.2
Updated At: 2024-01-23
Changes: Jan 23, 2024
Version 2.3.2
• Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout.
• On iPad: improved layout options picker.
• On iPad: customize toolbar commands.
• On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar.
• Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text.
• General improvements and bug fixes.
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping version 2.3.0
Updated At: 2024-01-08
Changes: Jan 8, 2024
Version 2.3.0
• Switch to another layout scheme inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout.
• On iPad: customize toolbar commands.
• On iPhone: full screen command available on toolbar.
• Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text.
• General improvements and minor bug fixes.
Now available with Free Functionality:
• Icon picker with basic set of icons.
• Basic Style Inspector functions.
• Auto numbering.
• Open any external mind map file in read-only Viewer Mode.
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