# Charty for Shortcuts vs Graph Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Graph Maker at free against Charty for Shortcuts's free with in-app purchases. Graph Maker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Charty for Shortcuts's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charty for Shortcuts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Graph Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Charty for Shortcuts against 4.7 for Graph Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charty for Shortcuts has 337 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Charty for Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Graph Maker's.

Charty for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, Graph Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charty for Shortcuts | Graph Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charty-for-shortcuts/id1494386093/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-maker-create-a-graph/id6737179326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rapptor Desenvolvimento de Softwares LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225081029) | [Naoki Otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) |

## What reviewers say

### Charty for Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charty-for-shortcuts/id1494386093)

Enhance Apple's Shortcuts app with powerful charting capabilities. Create and customize various chart types directly from your automations. Unlock advanced features for unlimited data visualization.

**Highlights:** 24 new actions for Shortcuts, Create 7 different chart types, Add unlimited series (premium), Style charts and axes (premium), Export charts as images (premium), Update widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charty Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Charty Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Charty Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charty Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


### Graph Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-maker-create-a-graph/id6737179326)

Instantly transform your data into beautiful, sophisticated graphs with this intuitive app. Manage unlimited tabs, receive timely notifications, and secure your data with biometric authentication. Export your graphs and data in CSV format for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Intuitive graph creation from numbers, Unlimited tabs for data management, Notification function for reminders, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), CSV export functionality, Offline functionality, Theme color customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charty for Shortcuts free?

Charty for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Graph Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Charty for Shortcuts or Graph Maker?

Graph Maker is rated higher. Charty for Shortcuts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Graph Maker averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Charty for Shortcuts or Graph Maker have ads?

Neither Charty for Shortcuts nor Graph Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Charty for Shortcuts or Graph Maker?

Charty for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Graph Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Charty for Shortcuts was updated on September 30, 2026 and Graph Maker on October 10, 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.*