What Mappy does

Build connected mind maps with keyboard shortcuts, then use expanded notes for the explanations behind each node. Notes support headings, lists, checklists, images, links, formulas, and code. Organize maps in folders and keep them as files you control.

Platform: Mac. Check Apple's listing for current compatibility.
Purchase: One-time purchase, no recurring subscription. Apple shows your regional price.
Files: .mindmap documents in your chosen library location.
Offline work: Local editing. Download, purchase, restore, and optional cloud sync can need a connection.
Accounts: No Mappy account. Apple handles App Store transactions.
AI: The Mac app has no AI-generation features.

What it is not

Mappy is not a live team whiteboard, calendar, citation manager, or code-execution environment. It does not currently offer a Windows, iPhone, or iPad app. Do not assume other apps' mind-map formats can be imported just because they look similar.

This site describes the Mappy Mac app at meetmappy.com, not an unrelated maps or navigation service. The earlier Mappy AI web app is a different version of the product.

Your notes stay your files

Mappy does not run a cloud service that stores your maps or receive your app-usage analytics. If you choose a synchronized folder, that provider handles the sync. Local storage does not mean a file has app-level end-to-end encryption.

Keep backups of important work. For the complete details, read the privacy policy and terms.

Made by Dima

I'm Dima Russu, the independent creator of Mappy. I built it for my own mind mapping and notes, then rebuilt the experience for Mac with a focus on design, connected thinking, and longer writing.

Have a question or found something inaccurate? Email me, or visit support. For the current product listing, see Mappy on the App Store.

How these guides are written

These are first-party guides from the maker of Mappy, not independent reviews. Workflow examples are illustrative suggestions, not evidence that an app improves grades or productivity by a measured amount.

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