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Mind Map App for iPad

See how a mind map organizes a study topic into branches, then create your own from a PDF, document or typed topic in your browser on iPad.

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CogniGuide at a glance

What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

What You Can Do on iPad

Build, edit and test your understanding of a map from one place, with no install needed.

Build from your own files

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, or a text or image file, and the AI turns it into a mind map.

Expand and edit branches

Open any node to expand it with AI, edit its text, and reorganize branches as your understanding grows.

Quiz yourself from the map

Turn a finished map into a quiz, and use the same notes to create flashcards for revision.

How to Make a Mind Map on iPad

Three steps from your notes to a study-ready map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file from your iPad or type the topic you are studying.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI organizes the content into a central idea with expandable main branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand or quiz

    Explore branches, add detail with AI, export a PNG or PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.

Using a Mind Map App on iPad

A mind map app for iPad lets you turn scattered study material into a visual map of one central topic and its branches. Each main branch holds a key idea, with sub-branches for supporting details, examples and terms. Seeing these links at once helps you understand how ideas relate, not just memorize them in isolation.

  • Central topic: the main subject placed in the middle of the map
  • Main branches: the major themes or sections of your material
  • Sub-branches: supporting details, examples and key terms
  • Connections: relationships between ideas across branches

Use the map to review before a test, plan an essay or check gaps in your notes. Create a personalized map with CogniGuide from your own files on iPad.

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iPad Mind Map App FAQ

Common questions about mapping on iPad.

Can I make a mind map on iPad without installing an app?

Yes. CogniGuide runs in your browser, so you can open it on iPad, upload a file and build a map without installing anything.

Which files can I use to create a map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic instead.

Can I export my iPad mind map?

Yes. You can export a finished map as a PNG or PDF and share a link to it.

Is it free to start?

There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits.