Comparison

Chart Maker vs Chart Builder Pro

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

Head to head
About

Chart Maker

Features
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Pic2Graph β€” Turn Pictures of Data into Beautiful Charts Have a table of numbers on a screen or in a book, report, document, or photograph? Pic2Graph makes it easy to turn that information into clear, customizable chartsβ€”without manually retyping every number. Simply select a photo, review the recognized data, and choose how you want to visualize it. Creating high-quality charts is easier with this app than using spreadsheet programs. FROM PHOTO TO CHART Pic2Graph uses Apple's powerful on-device Vision technology to recognize numbers and text in photographed tables. Crop your image to focus on the information you want, then review and edit the extracted data before creating your chart. No account required. No uploading your data to external servers. FOUR WAYS TO VISUALIZE YOUR DATA β€’ Line Charts β€” Explore trends and changes over time. β€’ Bar Charts β€” Compare values across categories. β€’ Stacked Bar Charts β€” See how multiple values contribute to a total. β€’ Pie Charts β€” Visualize proportions and relative shares. Customize your charts to present your information clearly and effectively. YOU'RE IN CONTROL OF YOUR DATA β€’ Import photographs of printed data tables. β€’ Enter data manually when you prefer. β€’ Review and correct recognized values. β€’ Edit table headings and labels. β€’ Use Undo and Redo while editing. β€’ Work with up to 24 data rows and five value columns. β€’ Share or copy/paste your finished charts using your device's sharing options. β€’ Keep your current dataset on your device. TRY PIC2GRAPH FREE Create your first three datasets at no charge. There is no deadline to use your three free creations, and every chart type and customization feature is available during free use. Your first two free datasets have no timed editing limit while they remain your current dataset. Your third free dataset includes a two-hour window for editing its source data. After that window, you can continue viewing and customizing its charts. UNLIMITED ACCESS WHEN YOU NEED IT When you're ready to create more datasets, choose the option that works best for you: β€’ Annual Access β€” $19.99/year: Unlimited dataset creation and editing while your subscription is active. Automatically renews unless cancelled. β€’ Lifetime Access β€” $39.99 one-time: Unlimited dataset creation and editing with no recurring subscription. Prices shown are U.S. prices; actual prices may vary by country or region. Annual subscriptions are managed through your Apple Account and can be cancelled in your device's subscription settings. Already purchased the original Pic2Graph Pro upgrade? Your lifetime access is preserved automatically. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photographs and chart data are processed locally on your device. Pic2Graph does not require an account, an upload of your datasets to EXAQ Services servers, or use third-party advertising networks. Your data stays private. Whether you're a student, educator, engineer, researcher, business professional, or simply someone who works with numbers, Pic2Graph helps you turn data into something easier to understand. Turn your data into a picture worth sharing. Privacy Policy: https://www.exaqservices.com/#privacy-policy---pic2graph Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chart Builder Pro

Features
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Create clear, professional charts in seconds β€” right on your iPhone and iPad. Chart Builder turns your data into polished bar, line, pie, scatter, and area charts. Add your numbers, pick a chart type, and export a presentation-ready PNG or PDF. No account needed, no learning curve. FEATURES - 6 Chart Types: Bar, line, pie, area, horizontal bar, and scatter - Quick Data Entry: Tap-to-edit table for fast input - Live Preview: See your chart update as you type - Export as PNG or PDF: High-resolution output for reports and slides - Custom Styles: 5 color palettes, gradient backgrounds, adjustable padding and rounded corners - Save & Reopen: Save charts locally and edit them anytime - AI Chart Builder: Describe your data and let AI create the chart for you PERFECT FOR - School projects and homework - Business reports and presentations - Quick data visualization on the go - Social media posts and infographics Try the app for free. A subscription/in-app may be required for unlimited access. Privacy Policy: https://enginesstudio.tech/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://enginesstudio.tech/terms

Screenshots

Chart Maker4 screens
Chart Builder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chart Maker and Chart Builder Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chart Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Chart Builder Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chart Maker versus Chart Builder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChart MakerChart Builder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell MetzgerENGINES STUDIO LAB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chart Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Pic2Graph Annual Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pic2Graph Lifetime Access$39.99
3 purchases

Chart Builder Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Chart Maker free?
Chart Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chart Builder Pro free?
Chart Builder Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chart Maker or Chart Builder Pro have ads?
Neither Chart Maker nor Chart Builder Pro shows ads.

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