Comparison

ArchFlowy vs Converge

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

Head to head
About

ArchFlowy

Features
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Design ERDs Anywhere — Fast, Offline, and Effortless ArchFlowy is the smoothest way to create database diagrams on the go. Built mobile‑first, it gives you the power of a desktop‑class ERD tool right in your pocket — no internet required. Offline ERD Creation Work fully offline, anytime No accounts, no syncing, no waiting Your diagrams stay private and on your device Fast & Fluid Diagramming Instant node creation and linking Zero lag, even in large diagrams Smart snapping and clean auto‑layout Mobile‑First Experience Designed for touch from the ground up Natural gestures for pan, zoom, and edit Optimized UI for small and large screens Smooth Workflow Effortless editing with intuitive controls Quick access to tables, fields, and relationships Clean, minimal interface that stays out of your way Perfect For Designing schemas on the go Brainstorming system architecture Students, developers, and anyone mapping data models EULA: This app is governed by Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Converge

Features
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Turn a PDF or your lecture notes into a clear mind map in seconds, then shape it with a swipe. Converge is the fastest way to see what you're thinking — and what you're studying. AI STUDY MAPS FROM ANY PDF Drop in a PDF or text file and Converge's cloud AI pulls out the key ideas and builds a structured map you can edit, rearrange, and export. Great for textbook chapters, research papers, lecture notes, and long articles. Your first three imports are free. Pro includes 30 imports every month, and a failed import never counts against you. SWIPE TO THINK Every action is a gesture. Swipe down to add a child idea. Swipe right to add a sibling. Swipe up to promote a branch, swipe left to collapse it. Drag any idea to move it. Tap to select, tap again to edit. No menus in the way. FOUR LAYOUTS, ONE TAP APART The same map, four ways, with smooth animated transitions: • Mind Map — ideas branching out to both sides • Vertical — a top-down tree • Outline — a clean hierarchy for plans, essays, and revision • Free Thinking — organic clusters, no grid required 13 THEMES From crisp monochrome and warm paper to deep dark canvases inspired by popular code-editor themes. Each theme has its own palette, node shapes, and edge styles, so every map looks polished by default. EXPORT ANYWHERE PDF for sharing and print, PNG for slides, Markdown for any text workflow. FOCUS MODE Zoom in on one branch and let the rest fade away. Work one branch at a time on iPhone, or dim everything else on iPad. ALSO INCLUDED • Cross-links to connect ideas across branches • Undo and redo, with a two-finger tap anywhere to undo • Search across every node • Eight starter templates: Blank, SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Meeting Notes, Pros & Cons, Book Notes, Weekly Plan, and Brainstorm • A one-minute interactive tutorial • Keyboard shortcuts on iPad CONVERGE PRO Free: up to 5 mind maps, 3 AI imports, and watermarked PDF/PNG exports. Pro: unlimited maps, watermark-free exports, and 30 AI imports a month. Available as a monthly or annual subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your maps live on your device and in your own private iCloud. No account needed. Analytics are opt-in. AI Import sends the file you choose, plus a device identifier used to track your allowance. Generated results are kept for up to 30 days so interrupted imports can be recovered. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://silkway.studio/converge/privacy

Screenshots

ArchFlowy3 screens
Converge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArchFlowy at every 2 weeks against Converge's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. ArchFlowy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Converge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, Converge every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ArchFlowy versus Converge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchFlowyConverge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimmy NguyenBakhtiyor Khodjaev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArchFlowy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Converge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$22.991 Year

Questions

Is ArchFlowy free?
ArchFlowy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Converge free?
Converge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchFlowy or Converge have ads?
Neither ArchFlowy nor Converge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArchFlowy or Converge?
ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Converge every 2 months. Most recently, ArchFlowy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Converge on October 13, 2026.

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