Comparison

Lucidchart vs Claruss

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

Head to head
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.

About

Claruss

This app helps you stay committed to your goals by blocking distracting applications. It enforces system-level blocks and offers options for accountability partners to approve early unlocks, making it harder to give up on your commitments.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • System-level enforcement
  • Email passcode unlock
  • Accountability partner approval
  • Hardcore mode cooldown
  • Website blocking
Features
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Claruss helps you keep the commitments you've already made to yourself. Set rules to block distracting apps during any time window you choose. The blocks are enforced at the system level. To unlock early, you enter a one-time passcode sent to your email or phone. You can also require a second code sent to an accountability partner — someone who has to approve the unlock before it happens. That's the point. Not just friction, but friction you share with someone else. CORE FEATURES Scheduled blocking by day and time (free) System-level enforcement — works even when the app is closed (free) One-time passcode to unlock early by email (free) One-time passcode by SMS (Pro) Accountability partner who must also approve early unlocks (Pro) Hardcore mode: cooldown before editing or deleting your own rules (Pro) Lockdown mode: block everything except whitelisted apps (Pro) Website blocking in Safari, Chrome and other browsers (Pro) HOW IT WORKS Every block you set is enforced at the system level. When a rule is active, the apps you chose are locked — not hidden, not filtered, actually blocked. Closing Claruss doesn't change that. When you want to unlock early, you have to earn it. Claruss sends a one-time passcode to your email or phone. You enter it, and the block lifts. That gap — the 30 seconds between impulse and action — is where most people stop. If you want more accountability, add a partner. When you try to unlock early, they get a code too. Both codes have to be entered before anything opens. Your partner doesn't manage you. They just make it impossible to quietly give up without someone knowing. Hardcore mode adds a cooldown before you can edit or delete a rule you've already set. So the version of you that made the commitment has a small advantage over the version of you that wants to abandon it. 14-DAY PRO TRIAL Every new account gets 14 days of Claruss Pro, no credit card required. When the trial ends, you decide whether to subscribe. We don't auto-convert. FREE Schedule app blocks by day and time. Allowed 1 rules with 3 apps blocked. One-time passcode by email to unlock early. PRO $4.99/month or $29.99/year Unlimited rules and apps. SMS passcodes. Accountability partner approval for early unlocks. Hardcore mode: a cooldown before you can edit or delete your own rules. You set the rules. You choose the apps, the schedule, and whether someone else has to sign off. Claruss just makes it harder to quietly give up. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.claruss.app/privacy

Screenshots

Lucidchart4 screens
Claruss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Claruss at none against Lucidchart's shown. Claruss also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Lucidchart's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Lucidchart sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Claruss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Claruss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucidchart has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, Claruss weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lucidchart versus Claruss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidchartClaruss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucid Software IncDylan Burns

Customer experience

Lucidchart

All ratings5,320 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews618 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative68.6%

Claruss

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Claruss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lucidchart

One-time2
  • 6 months of Lucidchart Basic on all your devices$29.99
  • 6 months of Lucidchart Professional on all your devices$54.99
2 purchases

Claruss

Subscriptions2
  • Claruss Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Claruss Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claruss free?
Claruss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lucidchart or Claruss?
Claruss is rated higher. Lucidchart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Claruss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lucidchart or Claruss have ads?
Lucidchart shows ads; Claruss does not.
Which is updated more often, Lucidchart or Claruss?
Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, and Claruss weekly. Most recently, Lucidchart was updated on October 19, 2026 and Claruss on October 6, 2026.

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