Comparison

Flow Nodes vs GlassVFX

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

GlassVFX

Create real-time visual effects, shaders, and interactive experiences using a node graph editor. This tool leverages Apple technologies for a seamless workflow on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, offering over 170 nodes and GPU-powered rendering without requiring any coding.

Highlights
  • Node graph editor
  • Real-time preview
  • 170+ nodes
  • GPU-powered rendering
  • Live camera input
  • Video export up to 4K
Features
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One ecosystem. One canvas. Connect everything. GlassVFX is a real-time visual effects tool for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, built entirely on Apple technologies. Create visual effects, shaders, and interactive experiences through a node graph editor with a beautiful Liquid Glass interface. Connect nodes, see results instantly. No code required. NODE-BASED WORKFLOW - 170+ nodes: math, effects, rendering, particles, geometry, camera, transforms, and more - Real-time preview — see every change as you make it TAP INTO YOUR DEVICE - Live camera feed as a texture input (front or back) - Audio input with frequency band analysis for reactive visuals - MIDI controller support with note, CC, and pitch bend - CoreML model inference GPU-POWERED - Metal rendering with real-time shader compilation - GPU particle system with gravity, drag, turbulence, and emission shapes - Video export in H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, and ProRes 4444 up to 4K CREATE AND SHARE - 50+ sample projects to learn from and remix - Subgraphs for organizing complex graphs into reusable components - Export presets for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube aspect ratios - Portable .subjective project format PLATFORMS - Mac: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. Apple Silicon recommended. - iPad: iPadOS 18 or later. - iPhone: iOS 18 or later. iPhone 12 or newer. One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads.

Screenshots

Flow Nodes4 screens
GlassVFX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flow Nodes at 75% against GlassVFX's 0%. Flow Nodes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). GlassVFX's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Flow Nodes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GlassVFX 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

Flow Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Nodes has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Flow Nodes's written reviews are positive against 0% of GlassVFX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, GlassVFX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flow Nodes versus GlassVFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow NodesGlassVFX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton HeestandSXP Studio

Customer experience

Flow Nodes

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

GlassVFX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GlassVFX

One-time1
  • Subjective Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Flow Nodes free?
Flow Nodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlassVFX free?
GlassVFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flow Nodes or GlassVFX?
Flow Nodes is rated higher. Flow Nodes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GlassVFX averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flow Nodes or GlassVFX have ads?
Neither Flow Nodes nor GlassVFX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Nodes or GlassVFX?
Flow Nodes ships an update every 2 weeks, and GlassVFX every 3 months. Most recently, Flow Nodes was updated on September 22, 2026 and GlassVFX on July 29, 2026.

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