# OmniGraffle 3 vs Graph Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graph Editor at 82% against OmniGraffle 3's 20%. Graph Editor also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). OmniGraffle 3's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniGraffle 3 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Graph Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Graph Editor holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniGraffle 3 has 141 ratings behind it against 4, 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 82% of Graph Editor's.

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, Graph Editor every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniGraffle 3 | Graph Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnigraffle-3/id1164289776/reviews) | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-editor/id1597638443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 178 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [Jinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009091575) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniGraffle 3

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

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


### Graph Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-editor/id1597638443)

Create and edit complex graph structures visually. This tool simplifies the process of drawing networks with nodes and edges, offering customization options for appearance and layout. Export your diagrams in multiple popular formats.

**Highlights:** Visual graph creation, Directed and undirected graphs, Automatic layout using dot, Node and edge customization, Subgraph grouping, Export to PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graph Editor Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Graph Editor Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniGraffle 3 free?

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

### Is Graph Editor free?

Graph Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OmniGraffle 3 or Graph Editor?

Graph Editor is rated higher. OmniGraffle 3 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Graph Editor averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do OmniGraffle 3 or Graph Editor have ads?

Neither OmniGraffle 3 nor Graph Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniGraffle 3 or Graph Editor?

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Graph Editor every 10 months. Most recently, OmniGraffle 3 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Graph Editor on October 2, 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.*