# DrawExpress Diagram

> Gesture-based diagramming and flowcharting tool for professional and academic use. (iPhone/iPad app by DrawExpress Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawexpress-diagram/id687490743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DrawExpress Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/687459237)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawexpress-diagram/id687490743/reviews.md

## What is DrawExpress Diagram?

DrawExpress is a fast gesture-recognition diagram application.  With DrawExpress, you can draw diagrams and flowcharts in a simple and intuitive way. It's just as easy as using a pen and paper! Whether you work in software design, finance, business, law, or need it for school, DrawExpress is the ultimate solution to your diagramming needs. Try out the free DrawExpress Lite version before your purchase to see if DrawExpress is right for you! 
Visit www.drawexpress.com for more details.

What can you can draw with DrawExpress?

Software UML and Network Designs:
- Use case Diagram
- Sequence Diagram
- Class Diagram
- State Diagram
- ER Diagram
- Data Flow Diagram
- Network Diagram

Business Processes and Mind Maps:
- Flowchart
- BPMN
- Organization Chart
- Process Flow
- Mind map
- Feature List
- Decision Tree
- Visual Notes
 
It's easier than it sounds and actions speak louder than words. Watch our tutorial video on www.drawexpress.com to see how easy it is to use our diagramming tool.
Also check out the tutorial slides on our website www.drawexpress.com.

NOTE: DrawExpress can be exported to PNG, PDF, SVG, and DE (DrawExpress) format and share with Dropbox, Box, GDrive and Email.

## Key features

- Gesture-based drawing
- Diagram and flowchart creation
- Supports UML, BPMN, Mind Maps
- Export to PNG, PDF, SVG
- Share via cloud services and email

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawexpress-diagram/id687490743/reviews.md

### 5/5 — the BEST box-and-line tool

*2025-02-09*

This is my go-to tool for diagramming with boxes and lines. No other tool is as intuitive and quick to produce a clean and organized diagram. In particular, I love the choice of how multi-touch gestures are used and how selection is managed. I use this quite often for network connectivity diagrams and sometimes even for physical layout (cabling, ergonomics) diagrams. This has a few bugs - like color history selection - but I just work around them (with a little frustration). The biggest slowdown in the workflow is typing text, but that’s mostly because the iPad keyboard isn’t that great (and this doesn’t do handwriting recognition). Still the best tool despite these deficiencies.

### 1/5 — Not for beginners - rubbish

*2024-06-18, version 1.4.8*

Help is a standard set of diagrams - no interactive support. The two help videos lead to a black screen. So if anything goes wrong…too bad!

### 5/5 — The best flowchart app I could find

*2023-04-20*

I searched for a flowchart on the App Store and download six contenders. This was the fifth one I tried. I didn’t bother trying the last one. Before I got to DrawExpress I didn’t spend more than one minute on any of the other contenders because they were frustrating for many reasons. 

Draw express was a comparative breath of fresh air. Intuitive, easy, and elegant. When I wanted to do more then was initially intuitive, I went to their website and the clear instructional diagrams there had me charting like a pro in almost no time at all. Less than a minute to pick up several new tricks.

I doubt I will need the features of the full app but I bought it anyhow to support the developer. Eight dollars is a small price to pay to encourage people who make the world better to keep doing it.

Hey developer, thank you! also, I ran into a bug several times but of course when I tried to record it to report it to you it no longer happened.

 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

It wasn’t work-stopping, but I figured you’d want to know. i’ll try to capture it if it happens again.

### 1/5 — DO NOT PAY FOR THIS

*2023-02-11*

Class dividers don’t work. I tried and tried. Searched online, but to no avail. Looks like they screwed this app up and left it up. DO NOT PAY FOR THIS.

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2022-04-16*

I can create simple or complex flowcharts and mind maps for my job. The export options are great: PDF, PNG, and SVG. 

A++ app especially since it does not require a subscription! I hate subscription software and refuse to buy apps that are subscription based.

### 4/5 — My replacement for Instaviz

*2022-03-11*

Instaviz had been my go-to app when I need to hash out a few ideas so I was devastated when it stopped working when I upgraded to iOS 15.3

Took me a while to try out various diagrammers and I am so glad I found Draw Express. More stable & features & shapes. Am glad with my purchase. 

Note to developer: if you can put in that self-organizing feature like in Instaviz, I am willing to shell out another $8 (at least).

### 5/5 — Impressionante

*2021-10-27*

Excelente aplicativo. Vale muito a pena a versão paga, até pra incentivar as atualizações. Espero que tenhamos UPDATES, em breve!

### 4/5 — Best diagramming tool

*2021-06-15*

Perfect with my Apple Pencil. Hope you can add “rename” function

### 3/5 — Good but tedious

*2021-05-09, version 1.4.8*

Arrows are attached to the edge rather than pointing to the centre of shape nodes. It is tedious to adjust arrows after moving shapes around.

### 4/5 — Amazing!  (but)

*2021-05-05, version 1.4.8*

I am so happy to have discovered this app. It makes the task of creating diagrams so easy. Drag shapes. Label them. Draw connections. Drag stuff around.  

This is so much better at the core task than other apps. 

But I do have suggestions. 

The interface is not very iOS compliant. iCloud sync seems absent. The file browser is crude. Keyboard support is poor, (CMD-Z) does not undo etc.  Can’t figure out how to put a caption at top of box.  And the symbol picker is just a random pile of symbols with no search and no hierarchy. 

I hope the developer continues to improve. I would pay more! 

But I am going to carry on using!

## Frequently asked questions about DrawExpress Diagram

### What is DrawExpress Diagram?

DrawExpress is a diagramming application that allows users to create various types of diagrams and flowcharts using simple gestures. It aims to make diagram creation as intuitive as drawing with pen and paper, suitable for software design, business, and educational purposes.

### What types of diagrams can I create with DrawExpress?

You can create a wide range of diagrams including Software UML diagrams (Use case, Sequence, Class, State, ER, Data Flow, Network), Business Process diagrams (Flowchart, BPMN, Organization Chart, Process Flow), and Mind Maps. It also supports visual notes and decision trees.

### How can I export and share my diagrams?

Diagrams created in DrawExpress can be exported to PNG, PDF, and SVG formats. You can then share these exported files via cloud storage services like Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, or through email.

### Is there a free version of DrawExpress?

Yes, there is a free DrawExpress Lite version available. This allows you to try out the app's functionality before purchasing the full version to ensure it meets your diagramming needs.

### What are the benefits of using gestures for diagramming?

Using gestures makes the diagramming process faster and more intuitive, mimicking the natural feel of drawing with a pen and paper. This approach can significantly speed up the creation of complex diagrams compared to traditional drag-and-drop methods.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.8 — 2019-12-19

- Fix bug when collapsing shape submenu
- Fix sequence display bug
- Add “Equally fill stroke  color” option to change both Fill and Stroke at same time

### 1.4.7 — 2019-10-22

- Add shapes to library AWS Media Services, AWS Mobile, AWS Machine Learning, AWS Application Integration, AWS Business Application
- Add loading indicator when opening large diagram

### 1.4.6 — 2019-10-20

- improve app loading time that may prevent older devices from launching

### 1.4.5 — 2019-10-17

- add more AWS shapes to shape library
- optimize file size 
- add text label to shape library when drag

### 1.4.4 — 2019-10-04

- update graphic engine to support more complex shapes 
- add some AWS general, AWS compute, AWS network, and AWS storage shapes to library 
- add adaptive shape style to change colour based on theme (dark or light)

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## More apps by DrawExpress Inc

- [DrawExpress Diagram Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawexpress-diagram-lite/id687459234)

All apps by DrawExpress Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/687459237

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