# Node vs N8N Automations

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node | N8N Automations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n8n-automations-nathan/id6754570005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#66** |
| Size | 223 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Angelo Ruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/468628157) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### Node

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### N8N Automations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n8n-automations-nathan/id6754570005)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Developer Tools, #95 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO | $6.99 | per year |
| PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #88 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*