Comparison

Mockup vs Flowchart Designer 5

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

Head to head
About

Mockup

Create app and website designs with sketching, wireframing, and prototyping tools. Utilize a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes. Export designs in high-quality formats and collaborate with others.

Highlights
  • Sketching with Apple Pencil
  • Wireframing with UI elements
  • Interactive prototyping
  • Device frames and grids
  • SF Symbols integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Mockup helps you sketch, wireframe, and prototype apps and websites across iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Built specifically for UI/UX design and Apple Pencil, Mockup combines a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes in one seamless workflow. Featured by Apple and recognized as App of the Day, Mockup is trusted by 500,000+ designers, developers, and product teams worldwide to sketch and wireframe interfaces faster. Design interfaces for mobile, tablet, desktop, watch, TV, and the web. - Sketch naturally with Apple Pencil using versatile drawing tools and a complete color palette. - Work with 45+ device frames in portrait and landscape. - Draw perfect shapes with Shape Detection and Snap to Grid for cleaner layouts. - Write and edit text directly on the canvas using Scribble. - Customize grids, frames, and backgrounds to match your workflow. Build Better Wireframes - Use ready-to-use UI elements or create, save, and reuse your own custom element sets. - Add text, images, shapes, and over 4,000 SF Symbols. - Save reusable text styles for a consistent design system. - Drag and drop text or images directly from other apps. Prototype User Flows - Connect screens to create interactive flows. - Preview prototypes in full-screen mode. - Validate navigation and user experience before development. Export, Share & Continue Anywhere - Export high-quality PDF and PNG files. - Share Mockup files with other users. - Collaborate in real time using SharePlay. - Sync sketches and projects across iPad, iPhone, and Mac with iCloud. - Access recent sketches and preview your work from Home Screen widgets. Optimized for Apple Pencil & iPad - Use Apple Pencil Hover to preview and switch drawing tools with greater precision and control. - Use Apple Pencil Pro squeeze to access canvas controls, adjust tools, select objects, or undo and redo actions. - Enjoy a desktop-class experience with external keyboard and trackpad support. - Work across multiple windows for greater productivity. Start creating for free with unlimited sketches and projects, or unlock the complete Mockup experience with Mockup Studio. Mockup Studio includes: - All device frames - Interactive prototypes - Unlimited custom element sets - Exclusive UI elements - Shape Detection - 4,000+ customizable SF Symbols - Watermark-free PDF export - PNG export - Nested projects - Priority support Terms of Service: https://apprime.studio/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://apprime.studio/privacy-policy/

About

Flowchart Designer 5

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
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Flowchart Designer 5 is a powerful diagram application designed specifically for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, helping users effortlessly create diagrams, including flowcharts, mind maps, floor plans, and more. ​Main Features (iOS Version)​​ - ​Rich Shape Library: Preloaded with a wide range of commonly used graphic templates—simply drag and drop to use. ​- Multiple Diagram Types: Supports flowcharts, organizational charts, data flow diagrams, event flow diagrams, mind maps, UML diagrams, floor plans, project timelines, and more. - ​Smart Layout: Automatic alignment and optimized connectors to enhance diagramming efficiency. - ​Built-in Styles & 24 Preset Themes: Quickly beautify your diagrams. ​- Cross-Device Support: Compatible with Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with iCloud synchronization. ​- Flexible Editing: Infinite canvas, multi-page management, and shape grouping/ungrouping. ​- Export & Compatibility: iOS version supports exporting as JPEG images and importing Flowchart Designer 3 documents. ​Note: The Mac version offers additional features. Ideal for project management, software development, business analysis, academic writing, travel planning, space layout, UI/UX design, and more—making your diagrams clearer and more intuitive. ​Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mockup4 screens
Flowchart Designer 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flowchart Designer 5 at none against Mockup's shown. Mockup's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Mockup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mockup holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mockup has 575 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Mockup's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flowchart Designer 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mockup ships an update fortnightly, Flowchart Designer 5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mockup versus Flowchart Designer 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMockupFlowchart Designer 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (575 ratings) — better3.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings575 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApprime Studio sarl光建 张

Customer experience

Mockup

All ratings575 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral16.4%
Negative39.2%

Flowchart Designer 5

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Mockup

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when selecting colors
  • Deleted sketches not recoverable
  • Exported files not displaying correctly
  • Inability to open saved projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add copy/paste functionality
  • Improve shape detection and drawing tools
  • Allow more customization of elements
  • Implement landscape mode support
  • Provide better onboarding and tutorials

Flowchart Designer 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mockup

Subscriptions4
  • Mockup Studio$6.997 Days
  • Mockup Studio$9.991 Month
  • Mockup Studio7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Mockup Studio$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mockup Studio Lifetime$119.99
2 purchases

Flowchart Designer 5

Subscriptions1
  • AI Assistant Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Standard Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Mockup free?
Mockup 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, Mockup or Flowchart Designer 5?
Mockup is rated higher. Mockup averages 4.4 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while Flowchart Designer 5 averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Mockup or Flowchart Designer 5 have ads?
Mockup shows ads; Flowchart Designer 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mockup or Flowchart Designer 5?
Mockup ships an update fortnightly, and Flowchart Designer 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Mockup was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flowchart Designer 5 on October 30, 2026.

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