# OmniGraffle 3 vs Flowchart Designer 5

The clearest difference is rating: Flowchart Designer 5 at 3.9 against OmniGraffle 3's 2.5. OmniGraffle 3's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniGraffle 3 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Flowchart Designer 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flowchart Designer 5 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniGraffle 3 has 142 ratings behind it against 12, 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 23% of Flowchart Designer 5's.

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, Flowchart Designer 5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniGraffle 3 | Flowchart Designer 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnigraffle-3/id1164289776/reviews) | **[3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowchart-designer-5/id6499322176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **23.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 183 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) | [光建 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/955099719) |

## 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


### Flowchart Designer 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowchart-designer-5/id6499322176)

Create professional diagrams like flowcharts, mind maps, and floor plans with ease. This app offers a rich shape library, smart layout tools, and multiple diagram types. Syncs across Mac, iPad, and iPhone for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Rich shape library, Multiple diagram types, Smart layout, Built-in styles and themes, Cross-device support with iCloud sync, Flexible editing tools, Export as JPEG

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Assistant Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniGraffle 3 free?

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

### Is Flowchart Designer 5 free?

Flowchart Designer 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OmniGraffle 3 or Flowchart Designer 5?

Flowchart Designer 5 is rated higher. OmniGraffle 3 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Flowchart Designer 5 averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do OmniGraffle 3 or Flowchart Designer 5 have ads?

Neither OmniGraffle 3 nor Flowchart Designer 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniGraffle 3 or Flowchart Designer 5?

OmniGraffle 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Flowchart Designer 5 every 2 months. Most recently, OmniGraffle 3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flowchart Designer 5 on October 20, 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.*