Comparison

Node vs Michi

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

Head to head
About

Node

Drag and drop colorful shapes onto a dotted grid to solve puzzles. Link matching colors to fill the board and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a daily timed puzzle and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop shape puzzles
  • Link matching colors
  • Endless unique levels
  • Daily timed challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Satisfying haptics and sounds
Features
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It’s simple: drag and drop colorful shapes onto the dotted grid, find the perfect fit, and watch everything click into place. Link up matching colors, fill the board and move on to the next challenge. It starts easy… then gets wonderfully tricky. There are endless levels to play, and no two puzzles are ever the same. Whether you've got a few spare minutes or you're in for a longer session, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting. Every day brings a new timed puzzle on a bigger grid. Race the clock, beat your own score and climb the leaderboard if you're feeling competitive. Node is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and a great way to switch off while still giving your brain a bit of a workout. Why you’ll love it: - Clean, colorful design that feels great to play - Puzzles that stay fresh and never repeat - A daily challenge to test your speed - Haptics and sounds that makes the overall experience that little bit more satisfying - Super simple to learn, but hard to put down - Perfect for winding down, waking up, or anything in between How neatly can you connect the Nodes?

About

Michi

Features
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Embark on a Timeless Puzzle Journey Step into a fresh take on a classic puzzle game with Michi: World — a reimagined Slitherlink experience. Solve handcrafted puzzles and unlock new ages, from primitive stone huts to sleek space colonies. Each completed puzzle brings you closer to the next era, with no shortcuts—only clever thinking and satisfying progression. Replay earlier challenges, unlock new themes, and enjoy a calming yet brain-teasing experience.

Screenshots

Node3 screens
Michi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Node at none against Michi's 1. Michi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Michi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node ships an update every 4 days, Michi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Node versus Michi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeMichi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BoylingRamon Ackermann

In-app purchases

None

Node

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Michi

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Node free?
Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Michi free?
Michi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Node or Michi have ads?
Node shows ads; Michi does not.
Which is updated more often, Node or Michi?
Node ships an update every 4 days, and Michi every 3 days. Most recently, Node was updated on September 10, 2026 and Michi on September 21, 2026.

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