# OmniGraffle 3 vs Designs for Google Documents

The clearest difference is price: OmniGraffle 3 at Free against Designs for Google Documents's $29.99. OmniGraffle 3 also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 11) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Designs for Google Documents's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

OmniGraffle 3 is free to download; Designs for Google Documents costs $29.99 up front. OmniGraffle 3 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Designs for Google Documents sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Designs for Google Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniGraffle 3 has 142 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OmniGraffle 3's written reviews are positive against 33% of Designs for Google Documents's.

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, Designs for Google Documents every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniGraffle 3 | Designs for Google Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnigraffle-3/id1164289776/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/designs-for-google-documents/id1562678033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [Jumsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/325934228) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniGraffle 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnigraffle-3/id1164289776)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create precise and beautiful graphics, diagrams, and mockups on your iPad and iPhone. Organize your thoughts visually and communicate complex ideas clearly with a professional interface and extensive object libraries. Ideal for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** Create charts, graphics, and mockups, Thousands of searchable objects via Stenciltown, Professional interface for wireframes and sketches, SVG graphics creation, Cross-Platform Automation with JavaScript, Artboards and Artboard Layers (PRO), Visio Import and Export (PRO)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Monthly Subscription | $12.49 | per month |
| Legacy Annual Subscription | $124.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Free upgrade to v3 Pro | Free | one-time |
| Free upgrade to v3 | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro with discount | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Standard | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $59.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Powerful vector drawing and diagramming capabilities
- 📱 Desktop-quality features on iPad
- 🖍️ Good Apple Pencil support (when working)
- 🔄 Extensive stencil library and customization options
- 📊 Excellent for org charts, flowcharts, and wireframes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely high pricing for mobile app ($50-120 annually)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability issues
- 😤 Frustrating gesture controls and UI interactions
- 🔄 Poor file compatibility between desktop and mobile versions
- 📱 iPad version significantly inferior to Mac version

**Reported bugs**

- Objects resize instead of move when attempting to relocate them
- Canvas fails to refresh properly after copy/paste operations
- Frequent crashes when opening files or using undo (Cmd+Z)
- Text editing becomes impossible or unreliable
- Undo/redo functionality stops working or loses track

**Requested features**

- Outline mode for keyboard-based flowchart creation
- Pen/Bezier tool for vector drawing
- Real-time collaboration features
- Better iCloud and cloud storage integration
- Improved Apple Pencil integration and responsiveness


### Designs for Google Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/designs-for-google-documents/id1562678033)

Access over 20,000 premium templates, infographics, logos, and design elements to enhance your Google Docs. Create professional-looking resumes, invoices, brochures, and more with easy customization.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ premium templates, Infographics and diagrams, Logos and design elements, Fully editable content, Seamless Google Docs integration, New content added regularly

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toolbox Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Toolbox Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniGraffle 3 free?

OmniGraffle 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Designs for Google Documents free?

Designs for Google Documents costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OmniGraffle 3 or Designs for Google Documents?

Designs for Google Documents is rated higher. OmniGraffle 3 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Designs for Google Documents averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do OmniGraffle 3 or Designs for Google Documents have ads?

Neither OmniGraffle 3 nor Designs for Google Documents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniGraffle 3 or Designs for Google Documents?

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Designs for Google Documents every 3 weeks. Most recently, OmniGraffle 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Designs for Google Documents on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*