Comparison

Raycast vs n

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

Head to head
About

Raycast

This mobile app extends your desktop productivity workflow with AI chat, note-taking, quick links, and code snippets. Seamless cloud sync keeps your content updated across devices, making essential tools accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI chat with multiple models
  • Note capture and organization
  • Quicklink access
  • Code snippet storage
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. The app brings your favorite productivity tools from the Mac into your pocket. With Raycast for iOS, you can: • Chat with dozens of AI models from leading providers to get the perfect answers for any task • Capture, organize, and access your thoughts to never lose an important idea again • Save and open Quicklinks for instant access to your most important resources • Store and reuse code snippets and templates to save time on repetitive workflows • Enjoy seamless cloud sync to keep all your content updated across devices Whether you're a long-time Mac user or just discovering Raycast on iOS, you'll have your essential productivity tools always at hand. Raycast for iOS seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive and organized wherever life takes you. Please note: Raycast for iOS requires a free Raycast account. Premium features available with a Raycast Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.raycast.com/terms-of-service

About

n

Control and automate your self-hosted or cloud n8n workflows directly from your iPhone. Integrate with Shortcuts for voice commands and location-based triggers. View recent workflow executions and enhance your productivity.

Highlights
  • Activate/deactivate n8n workflows
  • Connect to self-hosted or cloud n8n
  • View recent workflow executions
  • Integrates with iPhone Shortcuts
  • Trigger workflows via voice or automation
  • Location-based workflow triggers
Features
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n-eight-n Workflows is open-source, and you can report a bug or request a new feature at: https://github.com/mgarciate/n8n-workflows-ios/issues This iPhone app is designed to activate and deactivate workflows in the n8n service. It works seamlessly with both self-hosted and cloud instances of n8n. Setting it up is simple: just enter the domain or IP address of your instance, along with the API key that can be obtained from the n8n configuration panel. In addition to managing workflows, you can also view the most recent executions for any specific workflow. The most exciting feature? The app integrates with the iPhone's Shortcuts app. This means you can trigger workflows without even opening the app, making it easier to activate or deactivate workflows with just a voice command or automation. You can further automate workflows by combining them with your iPhone’s built-in automations, such as activating a workflow based on your location, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, or when opening and closing specific apps. This flexibility allows you to streamline and automate your workflows with ease, boosting your productivity and efficiency.

Screenshots

Raycast4 screens
n4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raycast at 55% against n's 0%. Raycast also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). n's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Raycast is free to download; n costs $6.99 up front. Raycast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. n asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Raycast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raycast has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Raycast's written reviews are positive against 0% of n's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Raycast versus n: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaycastn
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (252 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaycast TechnologiesLIONDYNAMICS

Customer experience

Raycast

All ratings252 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative33.1%

n

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Raycast

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
  • Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
  • Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
  • Extensions support

n

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Raycast

Subscriptions6
  • Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Advanced AI$19.991 Month
  • Max Plan$49.991 Month
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  • Pro14 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Advanced AI$191.991 Year
  • Max Plan$479.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 AI Credits$5.00
  • 2,500 AI Credits$23.90
  • 5,000 AI Credits$46.49
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  • 5,000 Team AI Credits$60.00
  • 10,000 Team AI Credits$116.99
None

n

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raycast free?
Raycast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is n free?
n costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raycast or n?
Raycast is rated higher. Raycast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while n averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Raycast or n have ads?
Neither Raycast nor n shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raycast or n?
Raycast ships an update every 10 days, and n every 10 days. Most recently, Raycast was updated on October 30, 2026 and n on October 16, 2026.

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