Version 2.8
Version 2.8.0 – Released 19 November
- Full compatibility and optimization for iOS 26, UI modernization and Liquid Glass Styling.
- Enhanced OPML import. Import .opml with checkboxes (checked or unchecked) for example from AI such as ChatGPT or Gemini.
- Smart Roll-Up Detection. The parent topic changes to a Roll-Up Progress Bar if all child topics have checkboxes. Apply the Smart Roll-Up per branch or mind map via the topic toolbar – Checkboxes – Smart Roll-Up.
- Improved Sibling Tool. Long-press the sibling tool to choose between Add Sibling (below topic) or Insert Sibling (above topic).
- Floating Window Support. Supports the free adjustment and resizing of windows.
- Reorganised toolbar.
- If available SimpleMind now uses high resolution images in the Editor. Optionally you can turn this off via Preferences – Image Options.
- Improvements and minor bug fixes.
- This update requires iOS 15 or higher.
Version 2.7
Version 2.7.0 – Released 18 June 2025
- Horizontal layout direction added: “Automatic Clockwise”.
- When sharing (as .pdf and .png) and printing SimpleMind exports with high resolution images when available.
- Updated Dropbox support to assure continuing integration with Dropbox.
- Minor improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.6
Version 2.6.0 – Released 17 February 2025
- Share mind maps via the “Share” button, making it easier to share to mail and messages apps.
- “Delete Single Topic” added in the Topic Toolbar. Delete a single topic only, without deleting the whole branch.
- Tinted Note Indicators, the note indicator adjusts to the color of the topic. Adjust via Mind Map Style or change in a custom stylesheet.
- The commands for “Customize Topic Toolbar” and “Customize Toolbar” are moved to Preferences.
- Command “Editor Mode” can be added on the iPad toolbar.
- Improved Importing non-native files.
- Pasting .opml improved.
- Open non-native files (.opml, .mm, .txt, .itmz) from SimpleMind Files explorer. Read more…
- General improvements and minor bug fixes.
Version 2.5
Version 2.5.0 – Released 25 September 2024
- Due to recent changes in Google’s security policies, built-in support for Google Drive is no longer available. We would have loved to continue supporting Google Drive, but it’s no longer possible.
- We recommend using Dropbox as an alternative cloud storage option. Tip! To keep the links, copy all your mind maps (and folders they are in) to Dropbox (for example via a computer)). When the folder structure stays the same, the links will still work.
- Add a Linked Image in a Topic. Use the View tool to view the image in the larger or original size.
- Move an Image outside a Topic by using the Topic Toolbar – Image – Move Image outside Topic.
- Move an Image into a Topic using the image toolbar.
- New Images will be cropped to a rounded shape by default. You can set the default cropping via Preferences – Image Options.
- New shortcuts added: Use Command+ en Command- to zoom. Control+L centers the selected element.
Version 2.4.0 – Released 11 June 2024
See what’s new in this video
- Spotlight Search support – use Spotlight to search for text in mind maps – including notes.
- Sort Children: sorts child topics alphabetically. Note: topic positions are only adjusted when in auto layout. Available from Topic Toolbar (see customization below)
- Customize Topic Toolbar – show only the commands relevant to you on the topic toolbar.
- Importing the basics of iThoughts files (*.itmz): hierarchy, text, notes, navigation links, icons and images in topics as well as crosslink relations.
Version 2.3
Version 2.3.4 – Released 3 April 2024
- Service Update: many minor improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.3.3 – Released 7 March 2024
- New Layout Mode picker on iPad.
- Improved contrast in Auto Focus and Search modes.
- Compatibility problems with iOS17 and older versions fixed.
- Updated built-in Dropbox integration ensuring continued support.
- Service Update: many minor improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.3.2 – Released 23 januari 2024
- iOS 12 related crash fixed.
Version 2.3.0 – Released 8 January 2024
- Switch to another layout inside an auto layout. For example start in horizontal layout and switch to a linear layout. Watch the video or read more…
- Labels are included in outline exports and when copying as text.
- On iPad: customize toolbar commands.
- On iPhone: “Full Screen” command available on toolbar.
- General improvements and minor bug fixes.
Version 2.2 – Released 28 August 2023
- New Matrix auto layout
- The matrix layout is ideal for compactly displaying your mind map.
- As in all layouts you can add checkboxes, icons, links etc to the topics.
- Create multiple matrices and connect the topics with crosslinks.
- Read how to apply a layout.
- Add Labels in Topics to add additional information inside the topic. Read more…
- Change the order by using drag and drop, or via the Label Toolbar.
- Automatic Left/Right Text Alignment in auto-layouts. Optionally disable this via Preferences – General.
- Create a New Mind Map from what’s copied to your Clipboard.
- Use custom fonts. Select your downloaded custom fonts in Preferences – Fonts.
- Turkish Language supported.
- General improvements and minor bug fixes.
Version 2.1 – Released 11 April 2023
- Images can be cropped to a shape via Element Style.
- You can now add multiple cross-links between any two topics.
- …and add cross-links between parent and child topics.
- Use ChatGPT to help you create mind maps. We have added features to streamline exchanging information between ChatGPT and SimpleMind. Read more in this post or in this support article.
- Creating a new mind map on iCloud Drive lets you input the file name.
- Full text search on iCloud Drive supported
- Bugs fixed:“New mind map from selection” works on Mind Maps stored in Files
- In addition to the the SimpleMind Viewer for Mac and Windows, SimpleMind for iPad&iPhone (free edition) can now be used as a viewer making it easier to share your mind map with people who do not have a paid edition of SimpleMind. Read more…