Comparison

Grafio 4 vs PadClient

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

PadClient

This app provides data center managers with real-time, secure control of servers and computers from their iPad. Its intuitive interface allows direct connection to KVM over IP switches for convenient remote monitoring and management.

Highlights
  • Real-time server view
  • Secure remote control
  • Connect to KVM over IP switches
  • Intuitive user interface
  • iPad direct control
Features
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Introducing the ATEN PadClient app -- The first ATEN application available at the Apple Store. ATEN PadClient can provide data center managers with real-time view and secure control capabilities of their servers and computers anytime, anywhere. The use of the app requires no additional fees or equipment purchase. The PadClient's intuitive interface makes it easy to connect to KVM over IP switches and control computers direct from your iPad and marks an innovative and convenient way ahead for server monitoring and control. System Requirements: 1. OS: iOS 10 or later, iPadOS 13, iPadOS 14 2. Device Firmware: KN2/4 Series V1.7.162 or later KN8 Series(including KN1132V and KN2/4 VA Series) V1.0.081 or later CN8600 V1.0.081 or later KN1108v/KN1116v V1.0.090 or later KN1108VA/KN1116VA V1.0.106 or later KL1108VN/KL1116VN V1.0.106 or later KN1000A V1.0.065 or later CN8000A V1.0.075 or later CN9000/CN9600/CN9500/CN9950 V1.3.121 or later

Screenshots

Grafio 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grafio 4 at 73% against PadClient's 0%. Grafio 4 also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (252 vs 1). PadClient's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads 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

PadClient is free to download; Grafio 4 costs $9.99 up front. Grafio 4 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PadClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grafio 4 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grafio 4 has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Grafio 4's written reviews are positive against 0% of PadClient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grafio 4 ships an update every 2 months, PadClient every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Grafio 4 versus PadClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrafio 4PadClient
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (252 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen Touch Ltd.ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Grafio 4

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

PadClient

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

PadClient

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
None

PadClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grafio 4 free?
Grafio 4 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PadClient free?
PadClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grafio 4 or PadClient?
Grafio 4 is rated higher. Grafio 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while PadClient averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Grafio 4 or PadClient have ads?
Neither Grafio 4 nor PadClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grafio 4 or PadClient?
Grafio 4 ships an update every 2 months, and PadClient every 8 months. Most recently, Grafio 4 was updated on October 23, 2026 and PadClient on October 18, 2026.

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