# Node-PAD — IoT Platform & Dashboard

> Browser-based programming tool for connecting hardware, APIs, and online services. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Angelo Ruta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Angelo Ruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/468628157)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 223 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128/reviews.md

## What is Node?

A programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways.

It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-tap.

Node-PAD is a port of Node-RED for iPhone/iPad. Node-RED is a trademark of OpenJS Foundation and the author of this port is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Pre-installed nodes:
dashboard, email, ios-device

## Key features

- Browser-based editor
- Connect hardware devices
- Integrate APIs and services
- Pre-installed nodes
- Single-tap deployment
- iOS device node

## Chart rankings

- #87 in Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nicht iPad kompatibel

*2024-04-30*

Schade, leider nicht nutzbar, da es jedesmal unmittelbar nach dem Start abstürzt.
Entwickler: Gibt es Geräteeinschränkungen oder notwendige Voraussetzungen (z.B. Einstellungen) für die Software ?

### 1/5 — Problem

*2024-03-29*

Startet auf IPad Pro nicht. Ein Bildschirm öffnet sich, verschwindet aber sofort in den Hintergrund. Einstellungen für die App werden nicht angezeigt.

### 2/5 — Verbringung zu Node-Red möglich?

*2023-04-22*

Kann ich mit dieser App auf das Node-Red, was auf meinem Raspberry Pi läuft zugreifen und bearbeiten? Wenn ja wie…?

### 5/5 — Sehr schön, Node Red für unterwegs

*2023-04-13*

Ich nutze es um zwischendurch und unterwegs schnell mal Sachen zu testen, bevor ich sie in den Live-Workflow einbaue. Hat bisher gut funktioniert. Empfehlenswert. Auch dass die Palette anscheinend so wie das Original erweitert werden kann, ist positiv.

### 3/5 — Great, but needs an update

*2022-08-02*

Love this! But it's Node Red 1.2.1. The latest is now 3.0. Any chance we'll see an update?

### 5/5 — Top

*2022-04-27*

Man kann Flows gut erstellen.

Die Palette kann man auch erweitern.

Das Dashboard funktioniert auch gut.

Alles bestens.

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2021-08-11*

Why it keeps pasting from safari? It’s getting não from clipboard?

### 3/5 — Gut, mit Luft nach oben.

*2021-06-27*

Schön wäre es, wenn man die Palette auch updaten, oder erweitern könnte, da die vorinstallierte nich sonderlich groß und vor allen Dingen nicht mehr aktuell ist.

### 3/5 — Congratulations

*2021-03-19*

Nice app!! 

Is possible to start the application in dashboard screen?

### 5/5 — Very impressive.

*2021-02-16*

All my nodered config are running on localhost on the iPad. No need to connect to an external server anymore. Even dashboar and Modbus are working.

## Frequently asked questions about Node

### What is Node-PAD?

Node-PAD is a programming tool for iOS devices that allows you to wire together hardware devices, APIs, and online services. It provides a browser-based editor for creating custom workflows.

### What devices does Node-PAD support?

Node-PAD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on October 14, 2020, and its latest version is 2.2, updated on September 13, 2022.

### How much does Node-PAD cost?

Node-PAD is a paid application, priced at $1.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Node-PAD have ads?

No, Node-PAD is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements.

### What are the pre-installed nodes in Node-PAD?

Node-PAD comes with pre-installed nodes for dashboard creation, email functionality, and iOS device interaction. These nodes help in building various types of workflows.

### What is the age rating for Node-PAD?

Node-PAD has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How often is Node-PAD updated?

The latest version of Node-PAD, 2.2, was released on September 13, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and maintenance.

### Is Node-PAD related to Node-RED?

Node-PAD is a port of Node-RED for iPhone/iPad. The author of Node-PAD is not affiliated with or endorsed by the OpenJS Foundation, the trademark holder of Node-RED.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2022-09-13

- Updated to the latest stable version of Node-RED (v2.2)

### 1.2 — 2020-11-16

- Changes on the default security configuration 
- Fix for duplicated node install
- Fix for node uninstall

### 1.1 — 2020-11-06

What's New?
 - updated to Node-RED v1.2.1
 - admin dark theme that syncs with your ios settings
 - itunes file sharing & icloud for workflows and installed nodes
 - fix on nodes installation requiring a restart
 - @beta: admin authentication can be enabled by creating an adminAuth.json
 - @beta: you can use static assets now by creating the node-static folder
 
New exclusive Node-PAD ios nodes!
 - sqlite.js node running purely on javascript with web assembly
 - system services node to feed system and device data
 - location node to feed core-location data
 - gyroscope node to feed gyroscope data

Release Notes: Please backup all your flows before updating to 1.2.1. 
If you already made the upgrade and your flows were missing, 
check https://github.com/michaelmruta/node-pad on how to recover your old workflows.

### 1.0 — 2020-10-14

No release notes.

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