# Lucidchart vs Axure Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Lucidchart at 4.6 against Axure Cloud's 3.4. Lucidchart also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Axure Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lucidchart sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Axure Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lucidchart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucidchart has 5.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Lucidchart's written reviews are positive against 38% of Axure Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, Axure Cloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lucidchart | Axure Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucidchart/id611543423/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axure-cloud/id970847939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucid Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/611543426) | [Axure Software Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/970847899) |

## What reviewers say

### Lucidchart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucidchart/id611543423)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months of Lucidchart Basic on all your devices | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6 months of Lucidchart Professional on all your devices | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or access documents
- Unresponsive controls and UI elements
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Better Apple Pencil support
- Ability to export to more formats
- Improved text editing functionality


### Axure Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axure-cloud/id970847939)

View and demo interactive prototypes on your mobile device. Download projects for offline presentations and access them through your default browser or within the app. Requires an Axure Cloud account.

**Highlights:** View interactive prototypes, Demo on-the-go, Download for offline presentation, Access via browser or app, Supports iOS 9+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lucidchart free?

Lucidchart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Axure Cloud free?

Axure Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lucidchart or Axure Cloud?

Lucidchart is rated higher. Lucidchart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Axure Cloud averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lucidchart or Axure Cloud have ads?

Lucidchart shows ads; Axure Cloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lucidchart or Axure Cloud?

Lucidchart ships an update every 2 months, and Axure Cloud every 6 months. Most recently, Lucidchart was updated on August 31, 2026 and Axure Cloud on August 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
