MindNode Classic
MindNode Classic is the predecessor of MindNode Next. It's still under development, however new features are exclusive to Next.
MindNode Next and MindNode Classic are part of the same MindNode Plus subscription and you can use one or the other without any extra cost.
Download on the App Store
MindNode Classic is available on the App Store, but no longer listed in the search index. You can download it using the following links:
Where Are My Documents?
A key different between MindNode Next and MindNode Classic is how documents are stored. Next manages them directly in the app, while Classic stores them as files on the file system. This change allowed us to build exciting new features like seamless sync, live collaboration, powerful new App Intents for Shortcuts, and linking directly to nodes.
To use Classic documents in Next, you first need to import them into the app using the "Import" button in the document picker. Our plan is to also bring the "classic" file-based document management to MindNode Next in late 2025.
Why Choose MindNode Classic?
We highly recommend using MindNode Next if you are a new user of MindNode.
Consider using MindNode Classic only if you need your documents to be stored as files, or if you depend on a feature currently not yet available in our new version. Learn more on our roadmap.
What's New in MindNode Next
Seamless Sync
Sync your documents seamless between Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. Conflicts are resolved automatically so you can make changes without worries, even when you are offline.
Unified Document Management
Documents are managed directly in MindNode and are no longer files in Finder or Files app. Documents are stored encrypted on Apple's CloudKit - the same service that powers iCloud Drive and Photos.
Collaboration
Mind mapping with others has never been easier. Collaboratively work on your next big idea with your entire team and see changes in real-time. Our live collaboration feature is fully end-to-end encrypted, ensuring your privacy.
Dynamic Themes
Themes are no longer static. They are fully dynamic and automatically adapt to light and dark mode. You can also create dynamic and hierarchical themes using our improved personal theme feature.
Flexible Layout
Instead of choosing between manual and automatic layout, both are now merged into the all new flexible layout. Keep your mind maps neatly organized, while overriding the position for individual nodes.
Inline-Inspector
Nodes can also be styled using the new inline-inspector. Appearing right next to a node, it allows styling the node without going to the sidebar.
Apple Vision Pro
Native app for Apple Vision Pro to perfectly work in a spatial environment. On visionOS, MindNode also features a new immersive brainstorming mode to collect all your thoughts as colorful pills that float freely in the space around you.
Shortcut Actions
Greatly enhanced actions for Shortcuts allow integrating MindNode into any workflow. We also provide a collection of simple and advanced Shortcuts to help you get started.
Enhanced Import & Export
MindNode Next has most of the same importers and exporters as MindNode Classic, but we enhanced them to support more features and styles.
Get MindNode Classic
Download MindNode now and start exploring your ideas in a whole new way.
