# PasteMe vs Node.js Lab

The clearest difference is price: Node.js Lab at Free against PasteMe's $2.99. Node.js Lab also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). PasteMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Node.js Lab is free to download; PasteMe costs $2.99 up front. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PasteMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

PasteMe holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of PasteMe's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PasteMe ships an update every 7 months, Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PasteMe | Node.js Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteme-pastebin-client/id1191488320/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #175 |
| Size | 6 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RanduSoft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132039950) | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) |

## What reviewers say

### PasteMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteme-pastebin-client/id1191488320)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Effortlessly share code, logs, or text snippets to Pastebin with a shareable link. Features syntax highlighting, custom names, visibility controls, and full account support. Enjoy a secure, encrypted experience with a modern design.

**Highlights:** Paste to Pastebin instantly, Syntax highlighting, Custom paste names, Visibility controls, Full Pastebin.com account support, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Node.js Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Develop and run Node.js web applications directly on your iOS device, even offline. This app includes a full Node.js environment with NPM, a script editor, and debugging tools. It also functions as a standalone web application and offers extensive file management capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline Node.js environment, Integrated Git client, Multi-tabbed script editor, NPM support, Standalone web app functionality, Remote file management, Offline documentation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standalone Web Application | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PasteMe free?

PasteMe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Node.js Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PasteMe or Node.js Lab?

PasteMe is rated higher. PasteMe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do PasteMe or Node.js Lab have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; PasteMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, PasteMe or Node.js Lab?

PasteMe ships an update every 7 months, and Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, PasteMe was updated on September 14, 2026 and Node.js Lab on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PasteMe or Node.js Lab?

PasteMe currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Node.js Lab at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*