Comparison

NodeNote vs ArchFlowy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NodeNote

This app allows users to create interactive flowcharts and mind maps. Design algorithms, organize logic, and plan processes with flexible note-taking features. It offers a new generation of interactive experience for knowledge systems.

Highlights
  • Interactive flowcharts
  • Mind map creation
  • Algorithm design
  • Logic sorting
  • Process planning
  • Two-way composition
Features
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+ Flowchart and mind map, a new generation of interactive experience + Create executable flowcharts, design algorithms, sort out logic, and plan processes + Mind map, two-way composition, flexible control + Mind map notes, notebooks with thinking structure

About

ArchFlowy

Features
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Design ERDs Anywhere — Fast, Offline, and Effortless ArchFlowy is the smoothest way to create database diagrams on the go. Built mobile‑first, it gives you the power of a desktop‑class ERD tool right in your pocket — no internet required. Offline ERD Creation Work fully offline, anytime No accounts, no syncing, no waiting Your diagrams stay private and on your device Fast & Fluid Diagramming Instant node creation and linking Zero lag, even in large diagrams Smart snapping and clean auto‑layout Mobile‑First Experience Designed for touch from the ground up Natural gestures for pan, zoom, and edit Optimized UI for small and large screens Smooth Workflow Effortless editing with intuitive controls Quick access to tables, fields, and relationships Clean, minimal interface that stays out of your way Perfect For Designing schemas on the go Brainstorming system architecture Students, developers, and anyone mapping data models EULA: This app is governed by Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NodeNote4 screens
ArchFlowy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArchFlowy at every 2 weeks against NodeNote's monthly. NodeNote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NodeNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ArchFlowy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NodeNote ships an update monthly, ArchFlowy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NodeNote versus ArchFlowy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeNoteArchFlowy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小波 司Timmy Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NodeNote

One-time3
  • Flow chart$2.99
  • Mind map$2.99
  • NodeNote Pro$5.99
1 purchases

ArchFlowy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is NodeNote free?
NodeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArchFlowy free?
ArchFlowy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NodeNote or ArchFlowy have ads?
Neither NodeNote nor ArchFlowy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NodeNote or ArchFlowy?
NodeNote ships an update monthly, and ArchFlowy every 2 weeks. Most recently, NodeNote was updated on September 17, 2026 and ArchFlowy on September 10, 2026.

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