# DrawExpress Diagram Lite

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id687459234](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id687459234)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id687459234`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DrawExpress Inc
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-19
- **First published:** 2013-08-16
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawexpress-diagram-lite/id687459234)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://drawexpress.com/privacy.html](http://drawexpress.com/privacy.html)

## Description

DrawExpress is a fast gesture-recognition diagram application.  With DrawExpress, you can draw diagrams and flowcharts in a simple and intuitive way. It's just as easy as using a pen and paper! Whether you work in software design, finance, business, law, or need it for school, DrawExpress is the ultimate solution to your diagramming needs. Try out the free DrawExpress Lite version before your purchase to see if DrawExpress is right for you! 

Visit www.drawexpress.com for more details.

What can you can draw with DrawExpress?

Software UML and Network Designs:
- Use case Diagram
- Sequence Diagram
- Class Diagram
- State Diagram
- ER Diagram
- Data Flow Diagram
- Network Diagram

Business Processes and Mind Maps:
- Flowchart
- BPMN
- Organization Chart
- Process Flow
- Mind map
- Feature List
- Decision Tree
- Visual Notes

It's easier than it sounds and actions speak louder than words. Watch our tutorial video on www.drawexpress.com to see how easy it is to use our diagramming tool.
Also check out the tutorial slides on our website www.drawexpress.com.

NOTE: DrawExpress can be exported to PNG, SVG, PDF, and DE (DrawExpress) format and share with Dropbox, Box, GDrive and Email.
NOTE: All features are available except for the limit of 5 diagrams.

## Rankings

- #247,550 — Overall

## Review summary

DrawExpress Diagram Lite is praised for its pen-free, gesture-based interface and a flexible, unlimited canvas, making planning diagrams easy across ERD, network, and workflow use cases. Reviewers also value grouping, connectors, and export options (Dropbox/PDF). However, it faces recurring downsides: minimal to no updates for years, bugs and reliability problems, and weak or absent documentation that hampers learning (notably for UML). Additional common complaints include lack of cross-file copy/duplication, limited grid snapping, a non-native UI feel, and privacy concerns over camera/photos access.

### Pros

- Pen-free, gesture-based diagramming interface that makes complex diagrams easy and enjoyable.
- Flexible canvas with unlimited element placement and grouping/multi-select that stays in place.
- Versatile for various diagram types (ERD, network diagrams, workflows) with good shapes, connectors, and text.
- Helpful export options (Dropbox and PDF) for sharing diagrams.
- Professional, intuitive UI that is easy to learn for planning ideas.

### Cons

- Not updated in years / appears abandoned in later reviews.
- Bugs and reliability issues; inconsistent recognition of actions and occasional unresponsiveness.

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