Comparison

ArchFlowy vs Threadmap

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

Head to head
About

ArchFlowy

Features
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Design ERDs Anywhere β€” 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 β€” 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

Threadmap

Features
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Threadmap turns scattered thoughts into clear, shareable mind mapsβ€”and lets your whole team think together in real time. Threadmap is a fast, beautiful mind-mapping app built natively for Apple devices. Capture ideas the moment they strike and watch them branch into something structured. WHY THREADMAP β€’ Real-time collaboration β€” share a map and brainstorm together live over iCloud β€’ Works everywhere β€” iPhone, iPad, and Mac, always in sync, no separate account β€’ Infinite canvas β€” pan, zoom, and grow maps as big as your thinking β€’ 25+ templates β€” project plans, reading lists, trip planners, and more β€’ Rich nodes β€” text, images, links, checklists, and voice notes β€’ Export anywhere β€” PDF, PNG, Markdown, OPML Private by design: your data lives in your own iCloud, synced end-to-end across your devices. Threadmap Pro unlocks unlimited maps, collaboration, and premium templates. Privacy policy: https://kk-studio.ch/privacy/ Terms of use: https://kk-studio.ch/terms/

Screenshots

ArchFlowy3 screens
Threadmap4 screens

Verdict

The call

ArchFlowy and Threadmap are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ArchFlowy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Threadmap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, Threadmap fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ArchFlowy versus Threadmap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchFlowyThreadmap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.218.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimmy NguyenKanchalika Kongyong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArchFlowy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Threadmap

Subscriptions2
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Monthly$1.991 Month
  • BrainWeave Pro β€” Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ArchFlowy free?
ArchFlowy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadmap free?
Threadmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchFlowy or Threadmap have ads?
Neither ArchFlowy nor Threadmap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArchFlowy or Threadmap?
ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Threadmap fortnightly. Most recently, ArchFlowy was updated on September 29, 2026 and Threadmap on September 29, 2026.

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