VIA vs ChartPrism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIA
Easily create and customize various chart types like line, pie, and bar graphs. This app offers a streamlined interface for quick data visualization, perfect for students, analysis, and presentations.
- Effortless graph creation
- Multiple chart types (line, pie, bar)
- Real-time editing and updates
- Customizable axes, labels, and colors
- Preview before saving/sharing
- Easy graph updates and removal
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VIA is a chart maker and graph builder for iPhone and iPad. Enter your numbers, choose a chart type, customize colors and labels, then export a clear visual as PNG, JPEG, or PDF — without spreadsheets or complicated design tools. Need a line or area chart for a report, a pie or donut chart for class, a bar chart for a presentation, a scatter chart for correlations, a radar chart for multi-variable comparison, or a Gantt chart for project planning? VIA gives you a fast data visualization workflow on mobile. CHART TYPES • Line and area charts — trends over time • Bar, horizontal bar, and stacked bar charts — comparisons • Pie and donut charts — proportions • Radar (spider) charts — multi-variable data • Scatter charts — correlations • Gantt charts — timelines and schedules Enter titles and values, and the graph updates as you type. Switch chart types anytime to find the best visualization for your data. HOW TO MAKE A CHART Create a new chart Enter your data (titles, values; dates for Gantt) Pick a chart type Customize colors, title, legend, values, and grid Preview fullscreen, then export or share DESIGN CONTROLS • Clean editor built for iPhone and iPad • Custom colors for points, series, and labels • Toggle legend, values, and grid on or off • Edit titles and values with live preview • Fullscreen view before you export • Presentation-ready visuals for slides and reports EXPORT AND SHARE • Export as PNG, JPEG, or PDF • Save to Photos • Share via the iOS share sheet to Messages, Mail, Notes, Files, and other apps on your device • Choose export size for presentations, schoolwork, or posts • Re-open a chart later, update data, and export again ORGANIZE YOUR PROJECTS • Keep all charts and graphs in one list • Search saved charts quickly • Update or delete projects anytime • Revisit past visuals when you need the same format with new numbers WHO IT IS FOR • Students and teachers — homework, class projects, lesson visuals • Professionals — reports, meeting slides, status updates • Project managers — Gantt timelines and schedules • Marketers, freelancers, and researchers — simple analytics and experiment charts • Anyone who needs a fast chart maker or graph creator on iPhone or iPad WHY VIA Many chart apps are either too limited or overloaded with menus. VIA focuses on one job: turn numbers into a clear chart, customize it, and export it. A practical alternative to building charts only in spreadsheets or heavy design tools. Enter data. Pick a type. Customize. Export. Chart building and graph making, simplified for iPhone and iPad. FAQ Q: What chart types does VIA support? A: Line, area, bar, horizontal bar, stacked bar, pie, donut, radar (spider), scatter, and Gantt. Q: Can I export charts as PDF or images? A: Yes. Export as PNG, JPEG, or PDF. Save to Photos, or share through the iOS share sheet. Q: Do I need Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets? A: No. Enter data directly in VIA. No spreadsheet skills or desktop software required. Q: Does the chart update while I edit? A: Yes. Change values, colors, title, legend, grid, or chart type and see the graph update in real time. Q: Can I make Gantt charts on my phone? A: Yes. Add tasks with start and end dates to build timelines and project schedules on iPhone or iPad. Q: Is VIA available on both iPhone and iPad? A: Yes. VIA is built for iPhone and iPad, so you can create and export charts on either device. Q: Can I reuse a saved chart with new data? A: Yes. Open a saved chart from your list, update the numbers, and export again whenever you need. Q: How do I share a chart with someone else? A: Export or use the share sheet to send your chart through Messages, Mail, Notes, Files, or other apps on your device. Download VIA and turn your numbers into clear charts and graphs in seconds. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emilsvetlichnyy.github.io/chartBuilderPrivacy/
ChartPrism
Create publication-ready charts from your data on iPhone and iPad. Offers 41 chart types and 400 themes, with offline functionality and no account required. Export as PNG or PDF.
- 41 chart types
- 400 color themes
- Offline functionality
- CSV import
- PNG/PDF export
- iCloud sync
- App lock
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Turn raw numbers into beautiful, publication-ready charts right on your iPhone and iPad. ChartPrism is a fast, fully on-device chart maker — no account, no sign-up, and everything works offline. Build 41 chart types across 8 families: COMPARISON — weigh values side by side Bar, Grouped Bar, Stacked Bar, Horizontal Bar, Pictorial Bar, Range Bar, Waterfall, Radar, and Gauge. TIME SERIES — follow change over time Line, Step Line, Area, Stacked Area, Theme River, and Calendar Heatmap. DISTRIBUTION — see how a whole breaks down Pie, Donut, Rose, Funnel, and Histogram. RELATIONSHIP — reveal correlation and density Scatter, Bubble, Animated Scatter, Heatmap, and Parallel Coordinates. STATISTICAL — summarize spread and ranges Candlestick, Box Plot, Error Bars, and Violin. HIERARCHY — break down part-to-whole structure Treemap, Nested Treemap, Sunburst, Tree, and Icicle. FLOW — trace connections and movement Sankey, Network, and Chord. GEOGRAPHIC — map your data by region World Choropleth, US States, Europe, and Geo Scatter. MAKE IT YOURS Style every chart with 400 built-in color themes spanning 10 moods — warm, cool, earthy, pastel, bold, muted, vintage, nature, monochrome, and jewel. Star your favorites for one-tap access, then fine-tune individual data points, titles, legends, axes, and styling until it looks exactly right. GET DATA IN FAST Import a CSV file, paste straight from the clipboard, or type values by hand. The editor adapts to your data shape — including OHLC, box-plot stats, matrices, hierarchies, flows, and map coordinates. SHARE AND KEEP Export crisp PNG or PDF images, send them through the share sheet, and save every chart to a searchable library. Turn on optional iCloud sync to carry your work across devices. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Charts render on your device and the app works completely offline — no account, no uploads. Lock the app behind Face ID whenever you like. Start free and create a chart a day. ChartPrism Pro unlocks the full chart library, every theme, and unlimited saves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChartPrism at 5.0 against VIA's 1.0. VIA's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. VIA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChartPrism sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ChartPrism holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | VIA | ChartPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emil Svetlichnyy | Life Utility Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
VIA
ChartPrism
In-app purchases
VIA
- VIA Weekly$4.997 Days
- VIA Yearly$24.991 Year
ChartPrism
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Yearly$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99





