# Concepts vs Flowchart Designer 5

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Concepts at 77% against Flowchart Designer 5's 23%. Concepts also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (26K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flowchart Designer 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Concepts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Concepts has 26K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flowchart Designer 5's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Flowchart Designer 5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Flowchart Designer 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowchart-designer-5/id6499322176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 258 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [光建 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/955099719) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Vector-based sketching, Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes, Editable vector elements, Unlimited layers, Scale and measurement tools, Object libraries

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Monthly + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything Yearly + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pen Brush Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Body Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own Objects | $3.99 | one-time |
| Essentials (iPhone Only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack  Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Object Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Infinite canvas
- 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
- 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)
- 🔒 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
- 🔧 Limited text handling and editing capabilities
- 🔀 Inconsistent behavior of certain tools (e.g., eraser, alignment)

**Reported bugs**

- Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
- Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
- Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
- Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting options
- Better color selection and customization tools
- Collaboration and real-time sharing features
- Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
- Syncing and backup capabilities across devices


### Flowchart Designer 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowchart-designer-5/id6499322176)

Create professional diagrams like flowcharts, mind maps, and floor plans with ease. This app offers a rich shape library, smart layout tools, and multiple diagram types. Syncs across Mac, iPad, and iPhone for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Rich shape library, Multiple diagram types, Smart layout, Built-in styles and themes, Cross-device support with iCloud sync, Flexible editing tools, Export as JPEG

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Assistant Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

Concepts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flowchart Designer 5 free?

Flowchart Designer 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Flowchart Designer 5?

Concepts is rated higher. Concepts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Flowchart Designer 5 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Concepts or Flowchart Designer 5 have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Flowchart Designer 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Flowchart Designer 5?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Flowchart Designer 5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Concepts was updated on September 27, 2026 and Flowchart Designer 5 on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*