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CogniGuide

Mind Map Mobile App for Students and Professionals

See how a mind map works on a small screen, then build your own from a file or a typed topic in the browser on any phone.

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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 a Mobile Mind Map App Should Do

Core tasks that matter when you map ideas away from your desk.

Build from your own files

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

Expand and edit branches

Open any node, expand it with AI, and edit its text to refine the structure.

Quiz yourself from the map

Turn a finished map into a quiz, and make flashcards from the same notes.

How Mobile Mind Mapping Works

Three steps from a file or topic to a study-ready map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file from your phone or type the topic you want to map.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI organizes the content into main branches and sub-branches you can explore.

  3. 3

    Study, expand or export

    Expand branches, take a quiz, or export the map as PNG or PDF to share.

Using a Mind Map App on Your Phone

A mind map mobile app lets you turn notes into a visual diagram wherever you are. A mind map starts with one central topic and branches out into related subtopics, so you can see how ideas connect. On a phone, the most useful maps are short, clearly labeled and easy to expand, so you can review them during a commute or between classes.

  • Central topic: the main idea placed in the middle of the map
  • Main branches: the major themes that support the central idea
  • Sub-branches: details, examples and definitions under each theme
  • Links and notes: connections between branches and short supporting facts

Use a map to review before a test, plan a project or prepare for a meeting. CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own notes or PDF, so you start from your material instead of a blank screen.

Mind Map App Questions

Common questions about mapping ideas on a phone.

Can I make a mind map on my phone?

Yes. You can open CogniGuide in a mobile browser, upload a file or type a topic, and get an interactive mind map that you can expand and edit.

What is a mind map used for?

Mind maps organize related ideas around one central topic. Students use them to revise, and professionals use them to plan projects and capture meeting notes.

Which files can I turn into a mind map?

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

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits.