ArchFlowy vs Threadmap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ArchFlowy
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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 mobileβfirst, it gives you the power of a desktopβclass 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 autoβlayout MobileβFirst 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 Appleβs Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Threadmap
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Threadmap turns scattered thoughts into clear, shareable mind mapsβand 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, Threadmap fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | ArchFlowy | Threadmap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timmy Nguyen | Kanchalika Kongyong |
In-app purchases
ArchFlowy
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Threadmap
- BrainWeave Pro β Monthly$1.991 Month
- BrainWeave Pro β Yearly$14.991 Year









