Comparison

Grafio 4 vs MindFlow

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

Head to head
About

Grafio 4

Easily create diagrams, charts, and visual explanations of your ideas. This app features automatic shape recognition, a vast library of stencils, and the ability to add audio notes and images to your creations. It's designed for intuitive use by everyone, not just professionals.

Highlights
  • Automatic shape recognition
  • Drag and drop stencils
  • Embed images
  • Record audio notes
  • Multiple export options
  • Precise drawing tools
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Grafio turns 10. It's been around for a decade already - polished, efficient and with more features than ever before. Grafio is not a tool for professionals only. Its smooth learning curve allows everyone to convey their ideas visually and with ease. Hundreds of thousands use Grafio worldwide, due to its simplicity and affordability. There are no ongoing subscription costs or upgrade charges. Once you purchase it, you have access to an ongoing number of libraries (shapes and symbols) and a multitude of new features with every update. Since Grafio was released 10 years ago, there have been 3 major upgrades, including dozens of new object libraries and a fresh new look to the layout. To begin, simply draw a rectangle, circle or an ellipse and see what makes drawing with Grafio so easy and fun.  Grafio can recognize and replace any of the shapes mentioned with a perfectly looking one for your diagram or schematic, ready to be used over and over. Drag and drop objects on the canvas for more complex diagrams. Make connections, add text labels and images. SHAPE RECOGNITION The shapes you draw are automatically closed and straightened, all basic shapes are instantly recognized. The lines you draw between shapes are automatically turned into connections thanks to our shape recognition magic. STENCILS Some diagrams require more advanced objects. Grafio provides thousands of shapes that you can easily drag in from the library. In addition, you can embed images from your Camera Roll into shapes and connect them to your other shapes. AUDIO RECORDINGS Recording audio notes to your shapes can be a way for you to collect your thoughts and include them in the finishing product, or as a reference. - Video tutorials on Grafio can be found on YouTube: http://bit.ly/grafiovideo +++ FEATURE SET +++ • Shape recognition - recognizes hand drawn basic shapes • Drag & drop shapes from many libraries • Insert, embed, or paste images • Precise drawing with Apple Pencil • Build diagrams and graphs through connections • Label shapes and connections • Select, move, rotate and scale everything (even scribbles) • Change size, color, opacity and other properties of your shapes • Have a favorite font? Import your font from popular websites • 10 Different connection types with adjustable radius • Precision toolbar for nudging, rotation and resizing • Flip, align and distribute shapes with a single tap • AirPlay and video output for presentations • Export to PDF, PNG or JPG • Record audio notes with each object • Export videos with how your design reaches the final product • iCloud and Files integration +++ THE POSSIBILITIES +++ • Make Designs • Take Visual Notes • Vector Sketches • Flowcharts and network diagrams • Any diagram type that has a name: ArchiMate, Audit, Block, Cabling, Data Flow, Electrical, Gantt, P&ID, Sankey, SDL, TQM, UML, Use Case, Venn, Wireframe, Workflow, etc. • Industrial Processes • Organizational Charts • Basic Charts and Graphs • Mind Mapping (Brainstorming Diagram) • Web Site Maps • Road Plans • Military operational and tactical plans and many more... +++ STENCILS +++ FREE: • Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Arrows • AV Connectors • Azure Services • Balloons & callouts • Basic Flowchart • Basic 2D & 3D Shapes • Doodles • Electrical symbols • Gantt Chart • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Hazard & GHS symbols • JoyPixels (formerly EmojiOne) • Kubernetes • Memes • NATO Joint Military Symbology (APP-6) • Pictograms • Piping & Instrumentation • Pneumatic & Hydraulic • Sankey Diagrams • Textables • UML Diagram • US Road Signs • Vintage shapes PAID: • FULL ACCESS - Get all libraries at a discount • Audit Diagram • BPMN • Concept Map • Cross-Functional Flowchart • Data Flow Diagram • ESL "Energese" • Event-driven process chain (EPC) • iOS UI Kit • Marketing Diagrams • Maps & Flags • Network Diagram • SDL Diagram • TQM Diagram • UX Flowchart cards (sitemap) • Venn Diagrams • Wireframe • Workflow Diagram

About

MindFlow

Easily create structure and flow diagrams with a simple interface. Edit branches, change shapes and themes, and export your creations. Cloud backup and sync across devices are also supported.

Highlights
  • Quick diagram building
  • Easy branch editing
  • Customizable branch shapes
  • Themable diagram interface
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Export diagrams
Features
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MindFlow is one of best tools for building structure and flow diagram quickly. It's very easy to use without complex user interface. Click the branch to begin editing, and long press to show menu options that you can move, copy, delete, connect, export for branches. You can change the shape of branches, the theme of diagram in the App Settings. We supports our cloud service to backup and sync files, and you can sync files between different devices. If any question and suggestion, please contact mindline@126.com, thanks!

Screenshots

Grafio 44 screens
MindFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MindFlow at Free against Grafio 4's $9.99. MindFlow also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8). Grafio 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MindFlow is free to download; Grafio 4 costs $9.99 up front. Grafio 4 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and MindFlow 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

MindFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grafio 4 has 252 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Grafio 4's written reviews are positive against 70% of MindFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grafio 4 ships an update every 2 months, MindFlow every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Grafio 4 versus MindFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrafio 4MindFlow
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (252 ratings)4.4 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better70.2% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Touch Ltd.Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

Grafio 4

All ratings252 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews879 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.3%

MindFlow

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative14.9%

Bugs and requests

Grafio 4

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shapes and lines not snapping properly
  • Arrows and connectors behaving unexpectedly
  • Text formatting issues and loss of text when resizing
  • Crashes and data loss when opening/saving files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iCloud sync and collaboration
  • Improve Apple Pencil integration and handwriting recognition
  • Implement more advanced diagramming tools and shape libraries
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

MindFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Grafio 4

One-time11
  • MemesFree
  • AWSFree
  • Azure ServicesFree
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  • Hazard SymbolsFree
  • Wireframe$0.99
  • Network Diagram$0.99
  • Workflow Diagram$0.99
  • iOS7 UI Kit$0.99
  • Maps & Flags$0.99
  • UX Flowchart$1.99
  • Full Library Access$5.99
3 purchases

MindFlow

One-time3
  • Pro Version (3 Months)$2.99
  • Pro Version for One Year$6.99
  • Pro Version Forever$14.99

Questions

Is Grafio 4 free?
Grafio 4 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MindFlow free?
MindFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grafio 4 or MindFlow?
MindFlow is rated higher. Grafio 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while MindFlow averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.
Do Grafio 4 or MindFlow have ads?
MindFlow shows ads; Grafio 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Grafio 4 or MindFlow?
Grafio 4 ships an update every 2 months, and MindFlow every 17 months. Most recently, Grafio 4 was updated on October 21, 2026 and MindFlow on October 19, 2026.

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