Comparison

Graph vs Xchart

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

Head to head
About

Graph

This app creates various types of graphs from numerical data. Users can easily input and edit data, then export their visualizations via email, print, or save them. It offers extensive graph types and interactive features for exploring data.

Highlights
  • Multiple 1D, 2D, and 3D graph types
  • Data input and editing via table interface
  • Interactive graph manipulation (rotate, zoom)
  • Export graphs via email, print, or save
  • AirDrop to Graph IDE on iPad
  • Project-based data and preference organization
Features
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Graph is straightforward: • Makes graphs from numbers. • Made by the data visualization expert - VVI®. • Touch-hold a graph to email, print or save to your Photo Album. • Plenty of built-in options. • AirDrop your graph to the most powerful data visualization application on the iPad, Graph IDE. FEATURES • Includes several 1D, 2D and 3D graph types such as bar, column, pie, line, area, scatter, 3D perspective scatter, trajectory and surface, volumetric, z-sliced cell, maps, linear, semi-log, x-log, log-log, polar, r-log, Gregorian date and many variations. • Data is pasted from the pasteboard and inserted and edited using a table interface. • Touch-hold a graph to export it to Graph IDE on the iPad. Graph IDE is the most powerful data visualization application for the iPad and gives access to a wide variety of graph types and graphical effects. (Graph IDE is separately available for the iPad). • Touch graphs to rotate, zoom, scroll and scan data. • Touch data graphics, such as lines and bars, to show data values. • Touch-hold a graph to copy, print, mail, AirDrop and save it to other applications. • Data and preferences are organized by project and each project is persistent and automatically saved so you can show and retrieve your settings and data on subsequent use. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Location Tracking task requires GPS for its function.

About

Xchart

Quickly create various chart types with an intuitive interface. Features AI-powered analysis for instant insights and allows easy export of charts as images. Supports dark mode for comfortable use.

Highlights
  • Multiple chart types (Bar, Line, Pie, etc.)
  • Intuitive chart creation interface
  • AI-powered chart analysis and suggestions
  • Export charts as images
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Your Quick Assistant for Creating Charts • Supports Multiple Chart Types Bar, Line, Curve, Pie, Donut, Radar, Pyramid • Simple and Intuitive Interface Create charts anytime, anywhere with ease • AI-Powered Chart Analysis Get instant insights and suggestions from AI • Export Charts as Images Easily share chart images with friends or clients • Dark Mode Support Reduce eye strain with dark mode

Screenshots

Graph4 screens
Xchart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xchart at 3.7 against Graph's 2.9. Xchart also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Graph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Xchart sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xchart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Graph's written reviews are positive against 67% of Xchart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph ships an update every 5 weeks, Xchart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Graph versus Xchart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraphXchart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS27.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVVI, INC.Jon Kao

Customer experience

Graph

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.7%

Xchart

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Graph

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Numbers disappear when entered
  • App crashes
  • Pie graph missing
  • Export function doesn't work
  • Data sheet not intuitive
Show 22 more
  • Cannot scroll data sheet
  • Buttons too tiny
  • No obvious way to relabel columns
  • Cannot add labels
  • Graphics are terrible
  • No tutorial
  • Instructions are complex
  • Unable to use
  • Data gets randomly erased
  • Doesn't keep data once entered
  • Data gets randomly erased as it's being entered
  • Doesn't save entered data
  • Entered data disappears once written
  • Table cannot be edited
  • Cannot enter data in a table
  • X values are flipped
  • Graph doesn't look as it should
  • Full of bugs
  • Nothing worked as wanted
  • Saving-stuff disappears
  • Cannot plot points on the graph
  • Doesn't show graph, only example

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make it more simple
  • Add pie graph option
  • Improve data sheet intuitiveness
  • Allow relabeling of columns
  • Add tutorials
Show 9 more
  • Export function to work
  • Ability to edit graph labels
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to plot two sets of data on the same x-y axis
  • Easier way to enter data
  • Add tutorial for data entry and graph setup
  • Ability to export charts to other applications
  • Ability to save multiple charts
  • Import data from spreadsheets

Xchart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Graph

One-time1
  • Additional Features$5.99
3 purchases

Xchart

One-time3
  • No watermark.$0.99
  • With color picker.$0.99
  • Sponsor 1.99$1.99

Questions

Is Graph free?
Graph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xchart free?
Xchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Graph or Xchart?
Xchart is rated higher. Graph averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Xchart averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Graph or Xchart have ads?
Neither Graph nor Xchart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph or Xchart?
Graph ships an update every 5 weeks, and Xchart every 10 days. Most recently, Graph was updated on November 1, 2026 and Xchart on November 3, 2026.

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