Comparison

ArchFlowy vs ConceptMap

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

ConceptMap

Features
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ConceptMap turns a blank canvas into a mind map in seconds β€” brainstorm a project, outline an essay, or break a big decision into branches, all with a drag-and-connect canvas that stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud sync required. START FAST WITH TEMPLATES: β€’ Brainstorm Starter template gets you a root node with four branches instantly β€’ Full canvas editor β€” drag nodes, draw connections, recolor branches, two zoom levels β€’ Snap-to-grid alignment keeps every map tidy β€’ Export any map to PNG, watermark-free β€’ Apple Shortcuts: "Open Last Map" and "New ConceptMap" from Siri or the Shortcuts app β€’ Build up to 3 maps with up to 20 nodes each β€” enough for a real workflow CONCEPTMAP PREMIUM: β€’ Unlimited maps and unlimited nodes per map β€’ 6 additional templates: SWOT Analysis, Project Plan, Decision Tree, Goal & OKRs, Study Map, and Pros & Cons β€’ Auto-Layout Engine β€” organic, radial, and tree arrangements at one tap β€’ Node Style Templates β€” Rounded, Pill, Card, and Circle shapes with a default color β€’ Quiz Mode β€” test your recall of any node's children, great for exam prep β€’ Ad-free canvas Premium is available as a $2.99/month subscription, a $29.99/year subscription, or a $99.99 one-time Lifetime purchase that unlocks everything permanently. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Every map you build is stored on your device with SwiftData β€” nothing is uploaded, and there's no account to create or lose. ConceptMap is built for students, project planners, and anyone who thinks better when ideas branch out visually instead of living in a bulleted list. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ArchFlowy3 screens
ConceptMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArchFlowy at none against ConceptMap's shown. ArchFlowy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 ConceptMap sells 1 in-app purchase, 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, ConceptMap every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ArchFlowy versus ConceptMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchFlowyConceptMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimmy NguyenTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArchFlowy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

ConceptMap

Subscriptions1
  • ConceptMap Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is ArchFlowy free?
ArchFlowy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConceptMap free?
ConceptMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchFlowy or ConceptMap have ads?
ConceptMap shows ads; ArchFlowy does not.
Which is updated more often, ArchFlowy or ConceptMap?
ArchFlowy ships an update every 2 weeks, and ConceptMap every 2 months. Most recently, ArchFlowy was updated on October 28, 2026 and ConceptMap on October 28, 2026.

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