Comparison

Grafio 4 vs Lucidchart

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

Lucidchart

Create and view diagrams like flowcharts, mind maps, and org charts on your mobile device. This visual workspace facilitates real-time collaboration and data visualization. Diagrams sync instantly to your account and can be exported in various formats.

Highlights
  • Create and edit diagrams
  • Pre-built templates
  • Drag-and-drop functionality
  • Offline document viewing
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Export to PDF, PNG, Visio
  • Integrations with G Suite, Slack, Jira
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This app requires a Team or Enterprise Lucidchart subscription. If you have a free or Individual level subscription please use the desktop or mobile web browser version. Lucidchart is the easiest way to create and view venn diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, concept maps, org charts, UML activity diagrams on your mobile device. Lucidchart is a visual workspace that combines diagramming, data visualization, and collaboration to accelerate understanding and drive innovation. With this intuitive, cloud-based solution, everyone can work visually and collaborate in real-time. The app requires a Lucidchart account. Diagrams save and sync instantly online to your Lucidchart account, so you never lose your work Already a Lucidchart user? Just sign in and your documents will load automatically. Intuitive features: * Create new documents and edit your existing documents * Start with pre-built templates * Drag-and-drop functionality * View recent documents in offline mode * Real-time collaboration * In-editor commenting Easy to share and publish: * Export to PDF, PNG, and Microsoft Visio * Email documents to share with others * Generate shareable links Global compatibility: * Integrates with G Suite, Google Drive, Slack, Confluence, Jira, and more * Import Visio and OmniGraffle files * Runs on all major browsers and device operating systems Shape libraries for every scenario: * Flowcharts and process maps * AWS, Azure, and GCP shapes * Mockups and wireframes * UML, ER, and network diagrams * Mind maps and Venn diagrams * Org charts and BPMN diagrams Terms of Service https:/lucid.co/tos-mobile Privacy Policy https://lucid.co/privacy-mobile CONTACT US: You can always reach us at support@lucidchart.co with feedback or questions (you can tap "Get Support" or "Send Feedback" in the app). Thanks for considering Lucidchart! Lucidchart is utilized in over 180 countries by more than 20 million users, including business leaders looking to improve process flows, technical professionals mapping out network infrastructures, and people managers need to create org charts. Ninety-nine percent of the Fortune 500 use Lucidchart, and customers include Google, GE, NBC Universal, and Johnson & Johnson. Since the Utah-based company's founding in 2010, it has received numerous awards for its product, business, and workplace culture.

Screenshots

Grafio 44 screens
Lucidchart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grafio 4 at 73% against Lucidchart's 21%. Grafio 4 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Lucidchart's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.8). On update cadence 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

Lucidchart is free to download; Grafio 4 costs $9.99 up front. Grafio 4 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lucidchart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lucidchart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucidchart has 5.3K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Grafio 4's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lucidchart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Grafio 4 versus Lucidchart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrafio 4Lucidchart
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (252 ratings)4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2525.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Touch Ltd.Lucid Software Inc

Customer experience

Grafio 4

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

Lucidchart

All ratings5,320 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative68.7%

User reviews

Grafio 4

From 252 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Excellent for diagrams and mind maps
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Quick to create professional-looking graphics
  • 👍 Useful for business, project management, and education

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy behavior, including crashes and issues with saving/loading files
  • 🔍 Inconsistent shape recognition and resizing
  • 🔍 Limited text editing and formatting options
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features like alignment, distribution, and page guides

Lucidchart

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Great for creating diagrams and flowcharts
  • 💡 Useful templates and shapes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 👎 Poor mobile experience compared to web version
  • 🚫 Not available for individual users, only teams/enterprises

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

Lucidchart

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save or access documents
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Better Apple Pencil support
  • Ability to export to more formats
  • Improved text editing functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Grafio 4

One-time10
  • 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
  • UX Flowchart$1.99
  • Full Library Access$5.99
None

Lucidchart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grafio 4 free?
Grafio 4 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grafio 4 or Lucidchart?
Lucidchart is rated higher. Grafio 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Lucidchart averages 4.6 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Grafio 4 or Lucidchart have ads?
Lucidchart shows ads; Grafio 4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Grafio 4 or Lucidchart?
Grafio 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Lucidchart every 2 months. Most recently, Grafio 4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lucidchart on November 6, 2026.

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