Comparison

FAQ vs EdrawMax

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

Head to head
About

FAQ

Quickly compose perfect email replies by storing and combining frequently used text snippets, instructions, and images. Ideal for customer support, teams, and personal use, it streamlines communication by allowing you to assemble custom messages in seconds.

Highlights
  • Create perfect email replies
  • Store regular information snippets
  • Combine elements into custom replies
  • Add custom greetings and endings
  • Store complete common replies
  • Export to email or clipboard
Features
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With FAQ you can create the perfect email reply in just a few seconds. FAQ is an “Email Composer” where you can store all the information you use regularly, such as answers to questions, instructions , warning and legal text, or maps and diagrams. It takes just a few moments to select the elements you want, and combine them into a custom reply, and wrap it with a suitable greeting and ending. You can, of course also store complete replies for the most common questions. It is fantastic for customer support, schools, managing teams, and hobby or prayer groups, and thousands of other uses. ****.5 - "A powerful productivity app" Appdictions.com Every single user review so far has been 5-stars, here are some examples from our US users ***** "Must-have app for business"- Steve Kay ***** "Elegant to use...setup was a breeze." -Jeremy Neas ***** "Slick, professional, right on the mark" - tahster ***** "Saves TONS of time. Would love a desktop version so I can use it for ALL my correspondence" - J Saulter ***** "Totally awesome!!. I searched for months and bought other apps before finding this jewel!..." - UH60Av8or ***** "When I bought this, I needed it for emails, but didn't realize then all the other uses I could put it to. Thanks so much!" - PiecatGirl • Combine the selected elements into an email or the clipboard, with an opportunity to review and edit before you send. • Customize each email with appropriate opening and closing phrases. • Use FAQ to store other text or images you might need- like a range of different email signatures, or a favourite photo you might want to send. • Battle-tested, supporting the 250,000+ users of our popular "MailShot Pro" group email app. Give it a try- you will find many different uses for it. For a video of FAQ in action, check out http://youtu.be/4XzzaoqzSOs FAQ is also available with Markdown support, at http://www.appstore.com/faqmarkdownemailcomposer If you need any help, have questions, requests for future enhancements, or just to tell us of yet another unique use you have found for FAQ, see our support page, or let us know on our support email address in the app. We are always happy to hear from you.

About

EdrawMax

This AI-powered diagramming tool transforms your ideas into professional visuals effortlessly. Create flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, and more with extensive templates and smart AI assistance. Collaborate seamlessly and export to various formats.

Highlights
  • Photo to editable diagram conversion
  • AI-powered diagram generation
  • 40,000+ templates and 17,000+ symbols
  • Multi-platform collaboration
  • Seamless sharing and export options
  • Import and edit Visio files
Features
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EdrawMax is your all-in-one AI diagramming tool that turns ideas into visuals with ease. Whether you’re sketching out a workflow, mind map, org chart, or technical diagram, EdrawMax empowers you to create professional-level visuals in seconds. Explore 40,000+ built-in templates, covering flowcharts, organizational charts, project plans, and more. Dive into a world of creativity and efficiency. KEY FEATURES [Photo to Editable Diagram] Snap and convert: Instantly turn paper notes or whiteboard content into editable diagrams Auto-detects logic and layout: Preserve structure and clarity Beautiful templates: Auto-style your content for a clean, modern look Flexible export: Save as image, PDF, or editable Edraw (.eddx) file Great for digitizing meeting notes, study cards, paper documents, and more [Instant Diagrams with AI Templates] One-tap to clone: Reproduce the look and feel of any popular template Batch generation: Quickly create multiple diagrams with a unified style Visual inspiration: Supports timelines, infographics, flowcharts, and socials 40,000+ templates and 17,000+ symbols at your fingertips Ideal for office workflows, design layouts, academic diagrams, resumes, and scientific models [Smarter AI Assistant] Multiple AI models supported: Chatgpt, Gemini and more Side-by-side comparison: Easily evaluate answers from different AI models. Smarter answers, faster decisions. Specialized tools: AI diagram generator, AI translator, brainstorm bot, marketing copywriter, and more Fully customizable AI scenarios to fit your unique needs [Multi-Platform Collaboration & Seamless Sharing] Import Visio files and edit without compatibility issues Export to multiple formats: PDF, image, and EDDX Cloud sync across desktop, mobile, and online One-tap share to email, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other social channels Enhanced security with file encryption and share expiration settings **Built for Every Use Case** Professionals: Create org charts, process diagrams, Gantt charts, circuit diagrams, timeline diagrams, and more Students: Easily create history timeline, family tree, and math Algorithm flowcharts Designers: Draft home layouts, HVAC plans, office designs, evacuation routes, and even wardrobe blueprints Educators and Researchers: Visualize lab equipment, physics/biology diagrams, astronomy models, and thesis content with ease **In-App Purchase Information** • Payment charged upon confirmation via iTunes account. • Subscriptions auto-renew; disable 24hrs before current period ends in Settings > iTunes & App Store. **Privacy & Terms** • Privacy Policy: https://www.edrawsoft.com/privacy-policy.html • Terms & Conditions: https://www.edrawsoft.com/terms-conditions.html **Support You Can Rely On** Our dedicated support team is always here to help. Have questions or feedback? We’re committed to providing timely and effective assistance. • Email: support@edrawsoft.com • Support Center: https://www.edrawsoft.com/support-center.html • Website: https://www.edrawsoft.com/ • Twitter: Edraw @edrawsoft • Facebook: Edraw Software Love EdrawMax? If EdrawMax makes your work or study easier, please leave us a positive review. Your feedback motivates us to keep improving and innovating!

Screenshots

FAQ4 screens
EdrawMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EdrawMax at Free against FAQ's $2.99. EdrawMax also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). FAQ's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On ads 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

EdrawMax is free to download; FAQ costs $2.99 up front. EdrawMax sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. FAQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EdrawMax has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FAQ's written reviews are positive against 64% of EdrawMax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAQ ships an update every 23 months, EdrawMax every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FAQ versus EdrawMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAQEdrawMax
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.4 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings233 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter JohnsonEdraw Software Co., Ltd

Customer experience

FAQ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EdrawMax

All ratings33 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

FAQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EdrawMax

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Data loss after signing out
  • App not letting users join
  • Generation failed errors
  • iPhone version only, not iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad support
  • Full-screen iPad app
  • Replicate desktop version on mobile
  • Improve mobile app usability

In-app purchases

None

FAQ

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

EdrawMax

Subscriptions6
  • EdrawMax Weekly Plan with ai$6.997 Days
  • iOS Version Subscription$9.996 Months
  • EdrawMax Anual Plan with ai$29.991 Year
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  • Full-Platform Subscription 6$68.996 Months
  • Full-Platform Subscription 12$98.991 Year
  • Cross-Platform 12 Months$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Edraw AI Tokens$5.90
  • Edraw AI tokens$9.90
  • Edraw AI tokens$79.90

Questions

Is FAQ free?
FAQ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EdrawMax free?
EdrawMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FAQ or EdrawMax?
FAQ is rated higher. FAQ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EdrawMax averages 3.4 from 33 ratings.
Do FAQ or EdrawMax have ads?
Neither FAQ nor EdrawMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAQ or EdrawMax?
FAQ ships an update every 23 months, and EdrawMax every 6 weeks. Most recently, FAQ was updated on October 4, 2026 and EdrawMax on October 13, 2026.

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