Comparison

Node Video vs Wink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Node Video

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
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•Beyond an App NodeVideo brings world-class, all-in-one editing tools, designed specifically for creators, making your phone a powerful, portable studio. •No Compromise on Features From 3D camera tracking to optical flow frame interpolation, NodeVideo’s professional-grade tools enable high-end video editing right from your phone. •Your creation. Your rules 100% offline, Ad-free experience. 90% of features free for life. * If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to send a mail to us: contact@nodevideo.com - Terms of Service: https://nodevideo.com/terms_of_use.html - Privacy Policy: https://nodevideo.com/privacy_policy.html - Website: https://nodevideo.com

About

Wink

Enhance and edit videos and photos with AI tools. Upscale to 4K, stabilize footage, reduce noise, and apply creative effects. Refine selfies with retouching and makeup, and automatically generate bilingual subtitles.

Highlights
  • AI video and photo enhancement
  • 4K upscaling and stabilization
  • Video retouching and makeup tools
  • Automatic bilingual AI captions
  • Professional video editing tools
  • Creative video transition effects
Features
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Wink is the AI video and photo enhancer that fixes any clip in one tap. Upscale to 4K HD, restore old videos, unblur photos — old home videos, phone footage, whatever you've got. [ PERFECT FOR ] • Restoring old family videos, VHS tapes, and home movies • Fixing blurry, shaky, or low-quality phone footage • Upscaling videos for trending short-form video platforms • Reviving faded photos and damaged memories • Polishing night-out clips, travel vlogs, and gaming highlights • Anyone who wants pro-quality video without the editing skills [ VIDEO & PHOTO ENHANCER ] • HD Quality Enhancer: Fix blurry, low-quality videos and photos — no editing skills needed • 4K Super Resolution: Upscale 480p and 720p videos into crisp 4K Ultra HD • Adjustable Enhancement: Fine-tune the fix strength to keep results natural — no over-processed AI look • 7 Scene-Specific Models: Dedicated fixes for gaming clips, night-out footage, old photo restoration, and more • AI Repair Pro: Auto mode detects quality issues and applies the best fix, or switch to Basic to manually tune color, night view, and denoise • Batch Fix: Enhance multiple videos and photos — save hours of editing • Unblur Video: Sharpen out-of-focus clips and rebuild lost detail • Old Video Restore: Bring faded, pixelated, or damaged footage back to life [ VIDEO RETOUCH ] • Fill Light: Brighten faces and fix uneven lighting for natural, flattering portraits • Hair Color Changer: Try new hair colors in seconds — instantly preview before you commit • Wrinkle & Eye Bag Removal: Soften fine lines and fatigue with natural-looking results • Teeth Whitening: Get a brighter smile with a single tap • Skin Retouch: Smooth skin and clear up acne while keeping a natural texture • Face Enhance & Jawline Refine: Subtle contouring that moves naturally with you • Body Editor & Shape Adjustment: Refine your ideal look with our background-lock feature • Makeup Filters: Polished looks that hold up in motion • Multi-Face Detection: Edit each person in a group video separately [ CREATIVE EFFECTS ] • DigiCam Effect: Recreate the viral Y2K digital camera aesthetic • Live Wallpaper: Turn photos into adorable animated wallpapers • Auto Subtitles: Generate accurate captions in 10+ languages — perfect for social clips • Anime, Cartoon & Avatar Styles: Transform any photo into fun artistic looks in seconds • Trending Effects: New viral styles added every month [ WHY WINK ] • Built by Meitu — over 1 billion installs worldwide • Trusted by millions to restore old memories and create viral content • Privacy-first: your videos are processed securely and never shared • New AI models and effects added every month • Works on any video — old home videos, phone clips, social content [ WINK VIP ] Unlock premium features and exclusive effects with Wink VIP. • Unlimited 4K video enhancement • All premium AI models and scene-specific fixes • Exclusive filters and effects • Watermark-free exports • Priority processing [ Subscription Info ] Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually to your iTunes account and auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. • Terms of Service: https://pro.meitu.com/wink-cut/agreements/common/service-global.html?lang=en • Privacy Policy: https://pro.meitu.com/wink-cut/agreements/common/policy-global.html?lang=en

Screenshots

Node Video4 screens
Wink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wink at 51K against Node Video's 6.4K. Wink also leads on chart position (#52 vs #163). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Node Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Wink sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Node Video against 4.7 for Wink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wink has 51K ratings behind it against 6.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Node Video's written reviews are positive against 70% of Wink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node Video ships an update fortnightly, Wink every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Node Video versus Wink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNode VideoWink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.4K ratings)4.7 (51K ratings)
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.4K51K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#163#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB343 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer小为 罗Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Node Video

All ratings6,382 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews830 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative21.4%

Wink

All ratings50,980 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,606 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative25.3%

User reviews

Node Video

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

Wink

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality video enhancement
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💯 Excellent for editing and improving video quality
  • 🤩 Transforms videos into professional-looking content
  • 🌟 Impressive quality improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Quality enhancement issues (failed to repair, network issues)
  • 🔒 Paid features required for full functionality
  • ⏱️ Slow processing times for quality enhancement
  • 📦 Storage issues due to frequent app use

Bugs and requests

Node Video

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Wink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Quality enhancement feature not working as expected
  • Crashes or freezes when using certain features
  • Incompatibility issues with some video formats

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand free quality enhancement options
  • Add more video format export options
  • Improve processing speed for quality enhancement
  • Optimize app performance to reduce storage issues

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Node Video

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
17 purchases

Wink

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Auto-renew VIP7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Auto-renew VIP$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Auto-renew VIP$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Auto-renew VIP2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Monthly VIP+$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Auto-renew VIP7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Yearly Auto-renew VIP7 Days trial$53.991 Year
  • Yearly Auto-renew VIP7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP+7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • Wink- AI Photo Restore$0.99
  • 10-second AI animation$1.99
  • Wink- 5 Credits$2.99
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  • 30-second AI animation$5.99
  • Wink- 25 Credits$7.99
  • 60-second AI animation$8.99
  • Wink- 100 Credits$24.99
  • Wink- 200 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Node Video free?
Node Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wink free?
Wink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Node Video or Wink?
Node Video and Wink are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.4K and 51K ratings respectively.
Do Node Video or Wink have ads?
Neither Node Video nor Wink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Node Video or Wink?
Node Video ships an update fortnightly, and Wink every 8 days. Most recently, Node Video was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wink on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Node Video or Wink?
Node Video currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Wink at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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