# SafeNode vs Plasma

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SafeNode at 12 against Plasma's 1. Plasma's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SafeNode against 5.0 for Plasma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SafeNode has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SafeNode ships an update every 4 weeks, Plasma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SafeNode | Plasma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safenode/id1471425230/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasma-core-lightning-wallet/id6468914352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SafeHaven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471425229) | [Denton LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518143305) |

## What reviewers say

### SafeNode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safenode/id1471425230)

This application offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface to access the Safe Haven masternode ecosystem. It is designed for ease of use and accuracy, providing a seamless gateway for users.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Seamless gateway, Masternode ecosystem access, Designed for accuracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plasma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasma-core-lightning-wallet/id6468914352)

Directly connect to your Core Lightning node and manage it remotely via the Lightning network. This app offers lightning-fast performance for node management, requiring only your node's public ID and a rune for connection.

**Highlights:** Connect to Core Lightning node, Remote node management, Lightning network connection, Scan LNLink QR codes, Fast performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SafeNode free?

SafeNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plasma free?

Plasma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SafeNode or Plasma?

SafeNode and Plasma are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SafeNode or Plasma have ads?

Neither SafeNode nor Plasma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SafeNode or Plasma?

SafeNode ships an update every 4 weeks, and Plasma monthly. Most recently, SafeNode was updated on October 2, 2026 and Plasma on October 21, 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.*