# PhotoNodes vs Zencastr

PhotoNodes and Zencastr both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PhotoNodes's written reviews are positive against 62% of Zencastr's. PhotoNodes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Zencastr's advantage is ratings volume (721 vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zencastr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. PhotoNodes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhotoNodes against 4.9 for Zencastr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zencastr has 721 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PhotoNodes's written reviews are positive against 62% of Zencastr's.

PhotoNodes ships an update every 5 weeks, Zencastr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoNodes | Zencastr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonodes/id1494211935/reviews)** | [4.9 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencastr/id1560999033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **721** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [40 North Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494211934) | [Zencastr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560999035) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoNodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonodes/id1494211935)

Access all your event photos, view galleries, save favorites, download images, and share them on social media. Requires an event name and password for access.

**Highlights:** View photo galleries, Save to My Favorites, Download photos, Share on social media, Event-specific access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zencastr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencastr/id1560999033)

Record high-quality audio and video podcasts directly from your mobile device. This app offers individual WAV recordings and HD video for up to six guests, with automatic cloud backups. It also provides mobile-optimized videos for social sharing and integrates with Google Drive and Dropbox.

**Highlights:** HD audio and video recording, Record up to six guests, Separate audio and video tracks, Automatic cloud backups, Google Drive/Dropbox integration, Mobile-optimized video output

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Professional | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient recording process
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎧 Excellent sound quality
- 📱 Easy mobile podcast creation
- 🌐 Seamless remote recording with guests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing and billing practices
- 🚫 No free trial without payment requirement
- 😤 Deceptive interface design to encourage spending
- ⚠️ Difficult cancellation and refund process

**Reported bugs**

- Continued charging after cancellation
- Misleading free trial implementation

**Requested features**

- Free trial option without upfront payment
- Clearer pricing transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoNodes free?

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

### Is Zencastr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoNodes or Zencastr?

PhotoNodes is rated higher. PhotoNodes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zencastr averages 4.9 from 721 ratings.

### Do PhotoNodes or Zencastr have ads?

Neither PhotoNodes nor Zencastr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoNodes or Zencastr?

PhotoNodes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zencastr fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoNodes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zencastr on October 18, 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.*