Comparison

Flow Nodes vs Mirror for Photoshop

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, 3D scenes, and custom interfaces by connecting nodes visually, no coding needed. Utilize real-time inputs and AI features to build complex projects. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Visual node-based programming
  • Real-time graphics and video effects
  • 3D scene creation
  • Custom UI design
  • AI-powered nodes
  • Real-time input integration
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
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

Mirror for Photoshop

Features
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Mirror for Photoshop streams your artwork directly to your device in real-time. See exactly how your designs look on the actual device as you work. FEATURES • Real-time Preview Stream your Photoshop canvas to your device with minimal latency. Every brush stroke, adjustment, and edit appears instantly. • Automatic Server Discovery Find Mirror servers on your local network automatically. No manual IP configuration required. • Overlay Tools Toggle safe area guides to visualize notch and home indicator regions. Enable alignment grids for pixel-perfect positioning. • Quick Controls Adjust preview brightness, save snapshots to your photo library, and access overlay settings with a tap. REQUIREMENTS • Mirror for Photoshop plugin installed in Adobe Photoshop • Mirror Server running on your computer • Device on the same network as your computer Visit mirrorps.hexul.com for server and plugin downloads.

Screenshots

Flow Nodes4 screens
Mirror for Photoshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mirror for Photoshop at none against Flow Nodes's 3. Mirror for Photoshop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Flow Nodes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mirror for Photoshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, Mirror for Photoshop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flow Nodes versus Mirror for Photoshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow NodesMirror for Photoshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton HeestandAlex Geana

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flow Nodes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Nodes (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Nodes (Yearly)14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Nodes$49.99
None

Mirror for Photoshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flow Nodes free?
Flow Nodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror for Photoshop free?
Mirror for Photoshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flow Nodes or Mirror for Photoshop have ads?
Neither Flow Nodes nor Mirror for Photoshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Nodes or Mirror for Photoshop?
Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mirror for Photoshop every 5 days. Most recently, Flow Nodes was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mirror for Photoshop on November 9, 2026.

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