# Node Video vs PinGrab

The clearest difference is ads: Node Video at none against PinGrab's shown. Node Video also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Node Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and PinGrab sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Node Video against 4.8 for PinGrab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

Node Video ships an update fortnightly, PinGrab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node Video | PinGrab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-video/id1467362169/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingrab-save-and-organize/id1600945247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小为 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441203240) | [Abdellatif Bagui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600945250) |

## What reviewers say

### Node Video

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### PinGrab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingrab-save-and-organize/id1600945247)

Easily save and organize videos, photos, and GIFs from Pinterest directly to your device. Create custom collections to manage your saved content without needing to log in. Access your favorite pins anytime, anywhere with a simple and intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Save videos, photos, and GIFs, Organize with custom collections, No login or account required, Simple and easy user interface, Access saved pins anytime

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinGrab Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PinGrab Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| PinGrab Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| PinGrab Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| PinGrab Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Excellent quality
- 🤩 Loved the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid subscription required
- 🔓 Limited free saves
- 🐛 Saving issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid link errors
- Inability to save videos
- Account login problems

**Requested features**

- Unlimited free saves
- Improved link handling
- Expanded download limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node Video free?

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

### Is PinGrab free?

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

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

PinGrab is rated higher. Node Video averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while PinGrab averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Node Video or PinGrab have ads?

PinGrab shows ads; Node Video does not.

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

Node Video ships an update fortnightly, and PinGrab every 5 weeks. Most recently, Node Video was updated on October 20, 2026 and PinGrab on October 19, 2026.

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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.*