# Wafer vs Goblin Node

The clearest difference is rating: Goblin Node at 4.7 against Wafer's 3.9. Goblin Node also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Wafer's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wafer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Goblin Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goblin Node holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wafer has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wafer ships an update every 5 days, Goblin Node weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wafer | Goblin Node |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafer-3d-texture-paint/id6759056701/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparseal SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603313874) | [Rainer Weston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880351882) |

## What reviewers say

### Wafer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafer-3d-texture-paint/id6759056701)

Create detailed 3D models with advanced texture painting tools. Supports multiple layers, PBR rendering, and multichannel painting for color, roughness, and metallic properties. Optimized for performance on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Pressure and tilt sensitive brushes, Full layer system with blend modes, Paint on 3D mesh or 2D UV view, Multichannel PBR painting, High-resolution texture support, Configurable export options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exporting and Saving Documents | $19.99 | one-time |


### Goblin Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832)

Create professional PBR textures and materials on your iPad with a touch-first, non-destructive procedural workflow. Generate reusable patterns, tileable surfaces, and complete material suites anywhere inspiration strikes, without needing a desktop rig.

**Highlights:** Touch-native procedural texturing, Non-destructive workflow, Modular material generation, PBR material suite creation, 100+ nodes including generators, 3D preview engine, One-time purchase for pro features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wafer free?

Wafer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goblin Node free?

Goblin Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wafer or Goblin Node?

Goblin Node is rated higher. Wafer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Goblin Node averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wafer or Goblin Node have ads?

Neither Wafer nor Goblin Node shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wafer or Goblin Node?

Wafer ships an update every 5 days, and Goblin Node weekly. Most recently, Wafer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Goblin Node on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*