# intoLive vs Node Video

The clearest difference is monetization model: Node Video at freemium against intoLive's subscription. Node Video also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). intoLive's advantage is ratings volume (114K vs 6.6K) and chart position (#52 vs #172). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. intoLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Node Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for intoLive against 4.7 for Node Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: intoLive has 114K ratings behind it against 6.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of intoLive's written reviews are positive against 68% of Node Video's.

intoLive ships an update monthly, Node Video fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | intoLive | Node Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-video/id1467362169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 6.6K |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #172 |
| Size | 214 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ImgBase, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/903692682) | [小为 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441203240) |

## What reviewers say

### intoLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intolive-live-wallpapers/id1061859052)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning vertical videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. This app offers a wide range of editing tools, effects, music, and transitions to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** Vertical video optimization (9:16), Merge photos, videos, Live Photo, GIFs, 50+ effects, 100+ text styles, 100+ royalty-free soundtracks, Trim, split, speed adjustment, Artistic filters and color correction, 35+ video transitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly intoLive Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly intoLive Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual intoLive Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime intoLive Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick conversion of videos to live photos
- 💡 Ability to add filters and edit live photos
- 🤩 Pleasantly surprised by the app's capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns due to data collection
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around data practices
- 🔒 Mandatory in-app purchases to unlock key features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Live photos not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Live photos not saving properly
- Crashes and freezes when creating live photos
- Inability to set live photos as wallpapers

**Requested features**

- Longer duration for live photos
- More customization options for live photos
- Support for audio in live photos
- Compatibility with a wider range of devices


### Node Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-video/id1467362169)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers professional-grade video editing tools on your mobile device, transforming your phone into a portable studio. It provides advanced features like 3D camera tracking and optical flow, with a focus on an ad-free and offline experience.

**Highlights:** All-in-one editing tools, 3D camera tracking, Optical flow frame interpolation, 100% offline editing, Ad-free experience, Portable studio functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for motion blur and 3D effects
- 🚀 Powerful features like After Effects on mobile
- 💯 Awesome for editors and motion graphics
- 🎨 Excellent for creating smooth transitions and special effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with effects and playback
- 😕 Confusing and complicated UI/UX
- 🔍 Difficult to use for beginners
- 🔧 Optimization and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain video/audio files
- Audio playback issues and sync problems
- Laggy performance and choppy playback
- Unexpected behavior when using advanced effects

**Requested features**

- Add more effects like Alight Motion
- Improve trimming and clip editing tools
- Implement better audio sync and handling
- Add support for transparent video layers
- Simplify the graph and keyframing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is intoLive free?

intoLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Node Video free?

Node Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, intoLive or Node Video?

Node Video is rated higher. intoLive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Node Video averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do intoLive or Node Video have ads?

intoLive shows ads; Node Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, intoLive or Node Video?

intoLive ships an update monthly, and Node Video fortnightly. Most recently, intoLive was updated on October 21, 2026 and Node Video on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, intoLive or Node Video?

intoLive currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Node Video at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*