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Free Mind Map App for Android

See how a mind map organizes a study topic into branches, then generate your own from notes, a PDF or slides.

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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

Why Use a Mind Map App on Android

Turn the material you already have into a map you can study on the go.

Build from your files

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

Expandable branches

Open any topic, expand it with AI and edit the text to match your course.

Study from the map

Turn the same map into a quiz or flashcards to test what you remember.

How the Free Mind Map App Works

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

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file, paste text or type a topic you want to study.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The app groups your content into a central idea with labeled branches.

  3. 3

    Study and export

    Expand branches, take a quiz, then export a PNG or PDF to review later.

Free Mind Mapping on Android: What to Know

A free mind map app for Android lets you lay out a topic as a central idea with branches for its parts. Students often use maps to sort lectures, plan essays and review before exams. A good map shows how subtopics connect, not just a list of facts. Start with the main concept in the center, then add the categories, causes or steps that support it.

  • Central idea: the main topic, placed at the center of the map
  • Main branches: the major categories or stages of the subject
  • Sub-branches: examples, causes, dates or definitions under each branch
  • Connections: links that show how one idea depends on another
  • Review notes: short summaries you can expand or quiz yourself on

Use the map to revise by covering branches and recalling them from memory. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own notes so you study exactly what your course covers.

Free Mind Map App Questions

Answers about mapping topics on Android and building your own maps.

What makes a good mind map?

A good mind map has one central idea, a few main branches and short labels. Each branch should connect clearly to the center, and sub-branches should give specific examples or details that support it.

Can a mind map help with memorizing facts?

Yes. Grouping facts under labeled branches creates structure that is easier to recall than a flat list. Testing yourself by redrawing the branches from memory is a useful check.

Which files can I turn into a map with CogniGuide?

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

Is it free, and can I make a quiz from the map?

There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. You can also turn a map into a quiz to test yourself or create flashcards from the same notes.