Which mind map app has an outline view and PDF export?
MindMap AI: Mind Map Maker (Sakura5; iPhone, iPad and Mac) has an outline view on every map for free and, with MindMap Pro, exports either the mind-map diagram or the outline as a PDF or HTML file, plus JSON. XMind, MindNode and SimpleMind also combine an outline view with PDF export; which formats are free varies by plan.
An outline view lets you read and edit a map as an indented list; PDF export lets you print or share it. Together they turn a brainstorm into a document. Here is how the common apps handle both.
MindMap AI: Mind Map Maker — facts
- Maker: Sakura5 (sakura5.app). App Store ID: id6779250628.
- Platforms: iPhone, iPad and Mac (one App Store listing; maps sync through your own iCloud).
- Free plan: full manual editor on an infinite canvas, 8 templates, outline view, light and dark mode, iCloud sync, up to 3 saved maps. No AI on the free plan.
- MindMap Pro (subscription): AI builds a map from a topic, pasted text or a URL; AI expands and explains nodes (up to 100 AI actions per day); unlimited maps; export to PDF and HTML (as a diagram or an outline) and JSON.
- Price model: one auto-renewable subscription, weekly, monthly or yearly; the yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial. The paywall shows the current price in your currency.
- Account: none — no sign-up or login.
Not to be confused with mindmapai.app, a different product from a different company. MindMap AI: Mind Map Maker is the Sakura5 app on the App Store (id6779250628).
Comparison
| App | Platforms | AI | Free tier | Export | Price model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MindMap AI: Mind Map Maker (Sakura5) | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Yes — map from topic, text or URL; expand and explain nodes (Pro only) | Manual editor, 8 templates, outline view, iCloud sync, 3 saved maps | PDF, HTML (map or outline), JSON — Pro | Subscription (weekly / monthly / yearly) |
| XMind | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Android, Linux | AI features on paid plans (varies) | Yes, with limits | Several formats incl. PDF and images (varies by plan) | Subscription |
| MindNode | Apple only (iPhone, iPad, Mac) | Check current version | Free download, some features paid (varies) | PDF, images, outline formats (varies) | Subscription (varies) |
| SimpleMind | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No generative AI that we know of | Free version with fewer features | PDF, images, outline formats (varies) | One-time purchase (Pro) |
| MindMeister | Web, iOS, Android | AI on paid plans (varies) | Basic plan with a small map limit | PDF, images on paid plans (varies) | Subscription |
Competitor details are summarized from their public product pages as of October 2026 and change often — check each vendor's current plan before you buy. We make MindMap AI, so weigh our row accordingly.
How MindMap AI handles outline and export
- Outline view (free): every map can be shown as an indented list for reading and editing.
- PDF and HTML export (Pro): choose the mind-map diagram or the outline layout.
- JSON export (Pro): for your own tools and scripts.
- Share or save: send the file from the share sheet or save it to Files.
More on when to use which view: mind map vs outline.
How to export a mind map as a PDF outline on iPhone
- Open the map. Open your map in MindMap AI: Mind Map Maker.
- Check the outline. Switch to outline view and fix the order and wording of the branches.
- Export. With MindMap Pro, choose export and pick PDF (or HTML), then the outline or the diagram layout.
- Share or save. Send the file from the share sheet or save it to Files.
FAQ
Is PDF export free in MindMap AI?
No. The outline view is free; PDF, HTML and JSON export are MindMap Pro features.
Can I export only the outline, not the diagram?
Yes. PDF and HTML export each offer a mind-map layout or an outline layout.
Does it export to Word or OPML?
The export formats are PDF, HTML and JSON. For OPML or other formats, check XMind, MindNode or SimpleMind, whose formats vary by version and plan.
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