Comparison

Lucidchart vs Marvel

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

Marvel

Bring your app ideas to life quickly by turning sketches and mockups into interactive prototypes. Easily design, link screens, and share your app demos on various devices. Perfect for visualizing and testing new concepts.

Highlights
  • Design apps on iPhone/iPad
  • Turn sketches into interactive prototypes
  • Link screens with touch areas
  • Add mockups from cloud services
  • Share prototypes via email, SMS, Twitter
  • Syncs to web account
Features
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Just had the next billion-dollar app idea? Grab a pen and within minutes your idea will come to life. Marvel lets you design apps on your iPhone or iPad! Turn sketches, mockups and wireframes into interactive, tappable app prototypes that allow you to demo your ideas and share with others. Play with your app ideas on the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch! It’s super simple to get started, all you need is an idea and some pen and paper. How it works: - Draw your app screens on paper, then take photos or add mockups from Dropbox/Creative Cloud (including Photoshop files!). You can even draw directly on the screen! - Link each screen together using touch areas to form your app demo…then press play! - Ready to show the world? You can share prototypes using Email, SMS or Twitter and send to any phone or desktop. Everything is synced to your Marvel web account too, so you always have access to your prototypes no matter where you are.

Screenshots

Lucidchart4 screens
Marvel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lucidchart and Marvel both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Marvel's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lucidchart's. Marvel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. Marvel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lucidchart against 4.7 for Marvel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Lucidchart's written reviews are positive against 86% of Marvel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, Marvel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lucidchart versus Marvel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidchartMarvel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.3K ratings)4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucid Software IncBallpark Labs Ltd

Customer experience

Lucidchart

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

Marvel

All ratings2,557 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,139 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.7%

User reviews

Lucidchart

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Great for creating diagrams and flowcharts
  • 💡 Useful templates and shapes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 👎 Poor mobile experience compared to web version
  • 🚫 Not available for individual users, only teams/enterprises

Marvel

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick prototyping
  • 💡 Intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Useful for testing ideas
  • 👌 Great for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔗 Syncing and linking issues
  • 🔍 Limited functionality
  • 🖼️ Trouble with image handling
  • 🤔 Unintuitive in some areas

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

Marvel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Prototype playback not working
  • Disappearing links and hotspots
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Trouble uploading and editing images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more transition options
  • Improve collaboration features
  • Implement scrolling and fixed elements
  • Allow more customization and branding
  • Integrate with more design tools

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
None

Marvel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucidchart free?
Lucidchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marvel free?
Marvel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lucidchart or Marvel?
Marvel is rated higher. Lucidchart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Marvel averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Lucidchart or Marvel have ads?
Lucidchart shows ads; Marvel does not.
Which is updated more often, Lucidchart or Marvel?
Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, and Marvel monthly. Most recently, Lucidchart was updated on October 9, 2026 and Marvel on October 14, 2026.

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