Comparison

Lucidchart vs Y PHLOW

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

Y PHLOW

Features
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Y Phlow transforms forms, surveys and workflows into adaptive experiences. Traditional tools assume every participant follows the same path. Real people don't. With Y Phlow, every participant experiences a personalized journey that adapts in real time based on decisions, responses and context. Create adaptive journeys Build interactive Phlows using a visual graph builder that supports: • Branching and merging paths • Dynamic participant journeys • Forms, checklists, documents and media nodes • Conditional navigation and decision logic • AI-assisted content creation and optimization Experience personalized interactions Each participant receives a unique experience tailored to their answers and decisions. Whether you're onboarding employees, collecting feedback, running assessments or guiding customers through complex processes, Y Phlow adapts the journey automatically. Understand how people think Go beyond responses and analyze journeys: • Which paths participants followed • Where they stopped or disengaged • Which decisions led to which outcomes • Behavioral insights and segmentation opportunities Endless possibilities Y Phlow can power: • Surveys and questionnaires • Employee onboarding • Recruitment processes • Customer journeys • Training and education • Assessments and diagnostics • Events and registrations • Business workflows and decision trees Stop building forms. Start building journeys. Welcome to Y Phlow.

Screenshots

Lucidchart4 screens
Y PHLOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Y PHLOW at none against Lucidchart's shown. Y PHLOW also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Y PHLOW sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, Y PHLOW every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucidchart versus Y PHLOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidchartY PHLOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucid Software IncGuy Maimon

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

Y PHLOW

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
8 purchases

Y PHLOW

Subscriptions8
  • Junior Monthly subscription$1.001 Month
  • Starter Monthly subscription$9.001 Month
  • Junior Yearly subscription$10.001 Year
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  • Pro monthly subscription$19.001 Month
  • Ultimate monthly subscription$39.001 Month
  • Starter Yearly subscription$90.001 Year
  • Pro yearly subscription$190.001 Year
  • Ultimate yearly subscription$390.001 Year

Questions

Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y PHLOW free?
Y PHLOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lucidchart or Y PHLOW have ads?
Lucidchart shows ads; Y PHLOW does not.
Which is updated more often, Lucidchart or Y PHLOW?
Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, and Y PHLOW every 4 days. Most recently, Lucidchart was updated on August 31, 2026 and Y PHLOW on September 15, 2026.

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