Comparison

Lucidchart vs Gisting

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

Gisting

Features
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Gisting is a personalized intelligence hub designed for modern learner. It transforms the chaotic noise of global news into a streamlined, audio-enabled dashboard. By aggregating public RSS feeds and applying intelligent deduplication, classification, and summarization, Gisting delivers high-signal, zero-fluff digests that adapt to your schedule—keeping you informed while you’re on the move. Key Features: - Information Density, Zero Fatigue: Gisting strips away redundant descriptions and duplicate reporting across different sources. You get the facts once, clearly and concisely. - Time Reclaiming: Turn "dead time", like commuting, gym sessions, or household chores, into productive learning windows with high-quality, natural-sounding audio debriefs. - Cognitive Clarity: Instead of managing 50 different tabs or feeds, you view one unified dashboard curated specifically for your interests. - Information on Your Terms: Choose between Scheduled Briefings (like a morning report) or On-Demand Generation for when you need a deep dive right now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lucidchart4 screens
Gisting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gisting at none against Lucidchart's shown. Gisting also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lucidchart sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gisting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucidchart versus Gisting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidchartGisting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLucid Software IncXiyue Xiang

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

Gisting

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
1 purchases

Gisting

Subscriptions1
  • AI News Hubs$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gisting free?
Gisting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lucidchart or Gisting have ads?
Lucidchart shows ads; Gisting does not.

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