Node vs Aura
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Drag and drop shape puzzles
- Link matching colors
- Endless unique levels
- Daily timed challenges
- Leaderboard competition
- Satisfying haptics and sounds
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Itโs 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 easyโฆ 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, thereโs 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 youโll 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?
Aura
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Find the pattern. Follow the glow. Aura is a meditative puzzle game where every level hides a secret rule. Glowing dots mark the seeds โ your job is to discover which cells belong to the pattern and light them up. Start simple. A line. A mirror. A diamond. As you play, new rules reveal themselves. Some are obvious. Some will surprise you. All are satisfying to solve. No timers. No penalties. Just you and the pattern. Free to try. Unlock the full journey with a single purchase โ no ads, no subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Node at none against Aura's 1. Aura's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Aura sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.
Node ships an update every 4 days, Aura daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Node | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Boyling | Niclas Lindahl |
In-app purchases
Node
No in-app purchases
Aura
- Unlock Aura$2.99





