Comparison

Node vs N8N Automations

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Node

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
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A programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways. It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-tap. Node-PAD is a port of Node-RED for iPhone/iPad. Node-RED is a trademark of OpenJS Foundation and the author of this port is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Pre-installed nodes: dashboard, email, ios-device

About

N8N Automations

Manage your N8N agents, workflows, credentials, and executions on the go. View workflow information, activate/deactivate workflows, edit tags, and monitor execution logs and insights. Authentication data is stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Manage N8N workflows
  • Control agent credentials
  • Monitor workflow executions
  • View execution logs
  • Access execution insights
  • Edit workflow tags and settings
Features
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Manage your N8N agents, workflows, credentials and much more. Take n8n.io anywhere you go with Nathan! ◆ WORKFLOWS - View Workflow Info - Activate Workflow - Deactivate Workflow - Edit Workflow Tags - Change Workflow Settings - Rename Workflow - Remove Workflow ◆ CREDENTIALS - Browse All Credentials - View Credential Info - Edit Credential - Remove Credential ◆ EXECUTIONS - Browse All Executions - View Execution Info - Check Execution Logs ◆ INSIGHTS - View Total Executions - View Failed Executions - View Average Execution Time That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. Authentication data is stored locally on your device, and never leaves it. 2. Nathan is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-nathan/nathan 3. This is not a replacement for the N8N website. Certain actions, such as creating new workflows, should be done directly in the web editor. © FarFetched 2025. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/nathan/terms

Screenshots

Node4 screens
N8N Automations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: N8N Automations at Free against Node's $1.99. Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

N8N Automations is free to download; Node costs $1.99 up front. N8N Automations sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Node holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Node's written reviews are positive against 40% of N8N Automations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, N8N Automations every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Node versus N8N Automations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeN8N Automations
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings614 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#86#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Angelo RutaFarFetched

Customer experience

Node

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

N8N Automations

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Node

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

N8N Automations

Subscriptions3
  • PRO2 variants$2.497 Days
  • PRO$6.991 Year
  • PRO2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO$12.99
  • PRO$24.99

Questions

Is Node free?
Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is N8N Automations free?
N8N Automations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Node or N8N Automations?
Node is rated higher. Node averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while N8N Automations averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Node or N8N Automations have ads?
Neither Node nor N8N Automations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Node or N8N Automations?
Node ships an update every 3 weeks, and N8N Automations every 2 months. Most recently, Node was updated on October 8, 2026 and N8N Automations on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Node or N8N Automations?
Node currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and N8N Automations at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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