# Node vs Prompt 3

The clearest difference is price: Prompt 3 at Free against Node's $1.99. Prompt 3 also leads on ratings volume (372 vs 6) and chart position (#28 vs #91). Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Prompt 3 is free to download; Node costs $1.99 up front. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Node against 4.3 for Prompt 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prompt 3 has 372 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Node's written reviews are positive against 22% of Prompt 3's.

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node | Prompt 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128/reviews) | [4.3 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#28** |
| Size | 223 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Angelo Ruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/468628157) | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) |

## What reviewers say

### Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows users to connect hardware devices, APIs, and online services through a browser-based editor. It simplifies the creation of custom workflows for various applications by providing a palette of pre-installed nodes.

**Highlights:** Browser-based editor, Connect hardware devices, Integrate APIs and services, Pre-installed nodes, Single-tap deployment, iOS device node

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Native terminal emulator, SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support, Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing, Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration, Customizable clips for commands, FaceID/TouchID authentication, Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
- Crashes when connected to external monitor
- Black screen issues with custom font configurations
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Vertical display sync issues

**Requested features**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node free?

Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prompt 3 free?

Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Node or Prompt 3?

Node and Prompt 3 are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 372 ratings respectively.

### Do Node or Prompt 3 have ads?

Neither Node nor Prompt 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Node or Prompt 3?

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Node was updated on October 8, 2026 and Prompt 3 on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Node or Prompt 3?

Node currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Prompt 3 at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*