Lucidchart vs Pausely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Pausely
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Pausely helps you spend less time scrolling, without locking you out of anything. Pick the apps that pull you in. Pausely nudges you when a session runs long and grows a tree while you stay away. HOW IT WORKS • Pick your apps. Choose the ones you lose the most time to: social media, short videos, games. • Get a nudge, not a lockout. When a session runs long, Pausely sends a gentle reminder so you can decide if you really want to keep going. • Grow your tree. Time away from those apps earns growth points, and your seed grows into a sapling, then a tree. Long binges hurt its health, so you see the effect of your habits every day. • Plant a real one. Healthy days earn you seeds. Spend a seed to plant a real tree with trees.org and get a certificate for it. WHAT YOU GET • A tree that reflects your real habits: healthy when you're present, wilting when you binge • Streaks and achievements, like Binge-Free Week, that make consistency feel rewarding • Hourly insights that show when during the day you scroll the most • Growth points for phone-free time, with bonuses for quiet mornings and nights • Gentle nudges at the moment a session starts to drag on WHY IT WORKS Willpower alone doesn't beat a feed built to keep you watching. What helps is a small pause at the right moment and progress you can actually see. Pausely gives you both, with no shame and no hard lockouts you'll switch off after a week. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Pausely uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your app usage stays on your iPhone, and there's no account to create. PAUSELY IS FOR YOU IF… • You open TikTok, Instagram or YouTube "for a second" and lose an hour • You've tapped "Remind Me in 15 Minutes" on Screen Time more times than you can count • You want a digital detox that doesn't feel like punishment • You like watching progress add up, and a tree grow Your feed will still be there tomorrow. Your time won't. Plant your first seed today. — Pausely offers an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://karia.cc/pausely/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pausely at none against Lucidchart's shown. Pausely also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Lucidchart's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Lucidchart sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pausely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, Pausely every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lucidchart | Pausely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid Software Inc | Karia LLC |
Bugs and requests
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
Pausely
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lucidchart
- 6 months of Lucidchart Basic on all your devices$29.99
- 6 months of Lucidchart Professional on all your devices$54.99
Pausely
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year









