Comparison

Flow Nodes vs Polagone

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

Head to head
About

Flow Nodes

Create live graphics, video effects, custom interfaces, and 3D scenes using a node-based visual programming system. Build complex projects with a wide range of tools, including AI-powered features, and real-time inputs. Supports iCloud syncing and offers tutorials for easy learning.

Highlights
  • Node-based visual programming
  • Live graphics and video effects
  • 3D scene creation
  • AI-powered tools
  • Real-time inputs (sensors, NDI, OSC)
  • Custom UI building
  • iCloud syncing
Features
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Flow Nodes is a visual programming app for building live graphics, video effects, 3D scenes, and custom interfaces — just connect nodes, no code required. Start from ready-made presets in Discover, follow built-in tutorials, or build from scratch. Combine image processing, video, animation, math, networking, and UI with realtime inputs like camera, microphone, motion sensors, body, hand and face tracking, MIDI, OSC, and NDI. Built for realtime creation. Nodes arrange themselves as you connect them. Search and add nodes quickly, edit properties in the inspector, animate with a keyframe timeline, and reuse flows inside other flows. Organize projects in folders, split the canvas into tabs and panes, and navigate with a mini-map and live previews. Import and export images (including HDR), video, and 3D assets, record any output to video, and AirPlay content over Wi-Fi or HDMI. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence helps you understand and edit flows: read node docs, review connections, and use chat to create, connect, and update nodes with natural language. Automate flows with Shortcuts. Node Features - AI nodes for image generation, Image Playground, and chat - Live video: camera, background removal, chroma key, and text detection - Body, hand, and face tracking - Video playback, frame sampling, and recording - Keyframe timeline with bezier curves - OSC, MIDI, NDI, and network requests for realtime control - 3D rendering of geometry, particle fields, and Gaussian splats - Cameras, lights, projectors, and 360° equirectangular and cube map tools - Vector and geometry tools: shapes, clones, extrude, lathe, and transforms - UI nodes: buttons, sliders, labels, text fields, grids, stacks, and overlays - JavaScript and Metal shader nodes for custom logic and effects - Sensors: motion, microphone, location, game controllers, and haptics - Data and state: typed values, lists, maps, math, time, and signals Some nodes require Pro Nodes access. Your flows sync across devices with iCloud. Privacy Policy https://flownodes.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://flownodes.app/terms-of-use.html

About

Polagone

Create striking generative art and animations for posters, album covers, and motion loops. This parametric design studio allows exploration of shapes, grids, and transformations to produce endless visual compositions. Export high-resolution images and animations ready for print, video, and projection.

Highlights
  • Parametric design studio
  • Generative art and animations
  • High-resolution export (images & video)
  • Vector export (SVG, PDF)
  • Real-time motion and VJ visuals
  • Advanced creative tools (deformers, effects)
  • Seamless iCloud sync
Features
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Polagone is a visual synthesizer for creating generative motion, patterns and real-time graphics. Build systems instead of drawing frame by frame. Combine grids, shapes, colors, effects, animation, audio reaction and MIDI control to create visuals that constantly evolve. From geometric motion loops to optical art, posters, VJ visuals and experimental design, Polagone transforms simple structures into dynamic visuals in real time. Designed for artists, designers, musicians and visual explorers. Features: • Real-time generative design • Audio-reactive & MIDI-controlled visuals • Parametric grids and shape systems • Motion loops and animation tools • Vector, image and video export • SVG, PDF, PNG, TIFF, MP4 & ProRes export • External fullscreen output • Works on Mac, iPad & iPhone No subscriptions. Just create.

Screenshots

Flow Nodes4 screens
Polagone4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flow Nodes and Polagone both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Polagone's written reviews are positive against 75% of Flow Nodes's. Polagone also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Flow Nodes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Polagone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Flow Nodes against 4.4 for Polagone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Flow Nodes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polagone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, Polagone every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flow Nodes versus Polagone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow NodesPolagone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton HeestandFingerlab

Customer experience

Flow Nodes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Polagone

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Flow Nodes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Nodes (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Nodes (Yearly)14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Code Node Bundle$3.99
  • Data Node Bundle$3.99
  • Visual Node Bundle$3.99
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  • All Nodes$49.99
1 purchases

Polagone

One-time1
  • Polagone Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Flow Nodes free?
Flow Nodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polagone free?
Polagone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flow Nodes or Polagone?
Flow Nodes and Polagone are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Flow Nodes or Polagone have ads?
Neither Flow Nodes nor Polagone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Nodes or Polagone?
Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Polagone every 8 days. Most recently, Flow Nodes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Polagone on September 10, 2026.

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