-NODE- vs On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
-NODE-
This utility app assists event professionals in sound and lighting departments. It provides essential information like specs, manuals, and data sheets, along with calculation and information tools. The Pro version unlocks additional features and offline access.
- Sound and light department support
- Specs, manuals, and data sheets
- Information and calculation tools
- DMX footprints for lighting
- Pro version with extra features
- Offline mode (Pro version)
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Your new and best partner for events is now "NODE". This small and ultimate helper supports the departments sound and light with relevant information. In addition to various specs, manuals and data sheets, NODE also offers various tools. These include various information and calculation tools. Especially interesting for lighting are the attached dmx footprints. We want to improve your workflow and concentrate information, so that you have everything faster ready to use. In the Pro version you have a few extra features as well as an offline mode.
On
This utility app helps audio professionals quickly measure and model audience areas for event and touring setups. It offers a streamlined workflow compatible with popular loudspeaker simulation programs, speeding up the design process. Users can create 3D models of listening areas and generate profiles along speaker axes.
- Audience area measurement
- 3D listening area modeling
- Speaker axis profiling
- Bluetooth laser distance finder integration
- Export to loudspeaker simulation software
- 14-day free trial
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THE APP Introducing On-Axis: The must-have app for audio professionals in the event and touring industry! Measure and model your audience area with a completely new method compatible with many popular loudspeaker simulation programs. The On-Axis method significantly speeds up the measurement of the audience area, allowing you to focus on the most important thing, making the actual speaker design. WORKFLOW The On-Axis workflow begins by taking measurements of the audience area with the app. The On-Axis exports a file that can be imported into the selected loudspeaker simulation software. The On-Axis does not replace traditional methods such as CAD drawings or other precise models. It is a new addition to your existing toolbox. MODES The app consists of three different operating modes. Venue and Planes mode can be used to draw a 3D model of the listening area. The On-Axis Profile mode can be used to draw a uniform plane to the speaker’s axis, starting from the speaker’s rigging point and ending at the farthest point of the audience area. BLUETOOTH SUPPORT The app can be paired with a compatible laser distance finder via Bluetooth. This enables the measured distance and angle to be transferred wirelessly. See the compatibility chart for more info on supported devices. TO GET STARTED Watch the tutorial videos to get started: http://link.oksound.fi/playlist The app is free to download but requires an In-App-Purchase to unlock the export, save and open functions. A 14-day free full trial is also available to see if this tool fits your workflow. This is a 3rd party solution and compatibility with simulation software is guaranteed only with tested versions. Check the website for more information and compatibility: https://onaxisapp.com or https://oksound.fi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: On at none against -NODE-'s shown. -NODE-'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. -NODE- sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and On sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
-NODE- ships an update weekly, On every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | -NODE- | On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Knisch | OK-Sound |
Customer experience
-NODE-
On
In-app purchases
-NODE-
- Premium Light Package$2.99
- Premium Sound Package$2.99
On
- 14-day TrialFree
- Unlock App$149.99
