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Mind mapping
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Consider iThoughtsX (for Mac), and iThoughtsHD for IOS devices.
Something of a review of them can be heard in two podcasts from Nosillacast (podfeet.com):
#438 Prizmo 3, iThoughtsX, Should You Upgrade from an iPhone 5 to a 5s
and
#439 Genius Bar Fail, Pocket Casts, RAVPower Charger, Taming the Terminal Part 9
(both podcasts are ~1 hr long, but you only need to listed to the relevant parts to find out about iThoughts).
Something of a review of them can be heard in two podcasts from Nosillacast (podfeet.com):
#438 Prizmo 3, iThoughtsX, Should You Upgrade from an iPhone 5 to a 5s
and
#439 Genius Bar Fail, Pocket Casts, RAVPower Charger, Taming the Terminal Part 9
(both podcasts are ~1 hr long, but you only need to listed to the relevant parts to find out about iThoughts).
Yes, iThoughts. Very good functionality and good synchronisation between iMac and iOS. Has a lot of export options too.
I recommend MindNode for your task because it looks prettier, simpler/elegant interface, and excellent iCloud sync. Joy to use even on a small iPhone screen.
iThoughts syncs via Dropbox and does offer a lot more features such as topic notes, icon markers, task completion % though the interface is not as clean as MindNode. BTW, iThoughts suite of apps is also expected to get iCloud sync soon.
iThoughts syncs via Dropbox and does offer a lot more features such as topic notes, icon markers, task completion % though the interface is not as clean as MindNode. BTW, iThoughts suite of apps is also expected to get iCloud sync soon.
I, too, recommend iThoughtsX for mind mapping on a Mac. I do a lot of analytical work for a homicide unit, and I simply couldn't do without iThoughts. I use it on both my iPad and my MBP.
I also second MindNode.
It is basic in the sense that it doesn't have a whole lot of extra functionality. But for creating mind maps it is the best I have found.
I use MindNode for the maps and MacJournal for the 'content'. In MacJournal I just create a new journal with sub-journals for the corresponding map. Works very well.
It is basic in the sense that it doesn't have a whole lot of extra functionality. But for creating mind maps it is the best I have found.
I use MindNode for the maps and MacJournal for the 'content'. In MacJournal I just create a new journal with sub-journals for the corresponding map. Works very well.
I picked up Scapple in the latest Macheist. They claim it's not a mind mapping App but that's basically what it does. Extremely simple to use.
http://www.cultofmac.com/195888/scapple-a-writers-mind-map-app-from-the-maker-of-scrivener/
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/scapple/id568020055?mt=12
http://www.cultofmac.com/195888/scapple-a-writers-mind-map-app-from-the-maker-of-scrivener/
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/scapple/id568020055?mt=12
Mindjet is perhaps the best on windows, but the Mac version is inadequate - no autosave, versions, or iCloud support. And the "sync" is based on a tiresome check in/ check out model. Novamind on Mac, or Xmind cross-platform is much better if you need the full suite of mind mapping features. Though most people will be happy with MindNode which syncs really well and exists on Mac & iOS, or the free Mindmup which allows you to add rich text notes to topics. I think $150-200 for mind mapping apps is pretty hard to justify.
I have used ithoughts for years on my phone and ipad. After I bought a rMBP I immediately bought ithoughsx, couldnt be happier. (BTW its around 40$ but theres student discount. If you mail them and explain how are you going to use it, they might give you 50% off! It worked for me )