Comparison

JSBox vs Node.js Lab

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

Head to head
About

JSBox

This app is a mobile JavaScript IDE that allows users to learn and write JavaScript code. It provides tools to create native iOS utilities, widgets, extensions, and more, catering to both beginners and experienced developers.

Highlights
  • Mobile JavaScript IDE
  • Create native iOS utilities
  • Design widgets and keyboards
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Beautiful code editor
  • Advanced development tools
  • iOS extension support
Features
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* JSBox is featured by: sspai.com, Price Tag, AppSolution etc # What's JSBox? JSBox is an Integrated Development Environment for JavaScript. You can learn to code JavaScript here, as we provide tons of utilities to enhance the development experience. JSBox is amazing for both beginners and experienced engineers. Don't you wanna try it out? Don't hesitate to create cool stuff—do it now! # What can JSBox do? Of course you can write JavaScript, but the most important thing is that you can create native iOS utilities, such as: - Upload photos you have just taken to the server - Create a widget to check bus information - Schedule tasks by leveraging date-based or location-based notifications - Design an extension for the Photos app to search photos directly - Design your own widget and keyboard - Make a real-time tool to query the exchange rate - Collect your most important contacts and handle it on the widget There are many possibilities; we believe you can create coolest stuff. # What's in JSBox? JSBox is not only a full-fledged environment for standard JavaScript, but also provides many utilities: - A safe environment to run JavaScript natively with incredible performance - A beautiful editor to write JavaScript, multiple themes, auto-completion, and snippets... - Many advanced development tools: lint, prettier, diff viewer and database viewer... - A desktop extension to write code extremely fast and comfortable - Almost all the cool tech in iOS: Siri/Shortcuts, Today Widget, Action Extension, 3D Touch, Home Screen Shortcut... - A lot of awesome examples for beginner We are still working on it and will introduce cooler features in the future. # Terms of Use https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1035-terms-of-service # Privacy Policy https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1034-privacy-policy # Contact us! Please contact us in the following ways. Don't hesitate to report any issues. Thank you! - [Community](https://en.jsboxbbs.com) - [Email](mailto:log.e@qq.com) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cyanapps) - [Weibo](https://weibo.com/0x00eeee)

About

Node.js Lab

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
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Full-fledged Node.js on iOS with NPM support. Build, modify, run and debug web applications using NodeJS and Webkit on your iOS device or any other device on the same network. Nodejs Lab also turns your device into a complete standalone web application with nodejs support to run on startup (similar to nw.js). App features: - Full Node.js without internet connection - Git client - Script editor - html/js/css/json beautifiers in script editor - Auto-Complete - Image editor - Multi-tabbed script/image editor - NPM - Panel to capture console.log, .warn, .error - Supports in-app browser / in-app Safari - Multi-tabbed file manager - Set as standalone web application (similar to nw.js) - Remote file manager (access app's files from another device) - FTP/SFTP/FTPS/iCloud managers - phpLiteAdmin to edit sqlite files - Firebug Lite - Syntax validator for HTML, JS & CSS - Offline Node.js documentation - Enable/Disable sharing with Files app - Split screen on iPad - Multitasking on iPad Note: nodejs Lab doesn't support c++ addons For more information & inquiries please contact me through nodejs Lab's website or contact form inside the app.

Screenshots

JSBox4 screens
Node.js Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JSBox at none against Node.js Lab's shown. JSBox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (85 vs 24). Node.js Lab's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. JSBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for JSBox against 3.9 for Node.js Lab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of JSBox's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSBox ships an update fortnightly, Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
JSBox versus Node.js Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSBoxNode.js Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (85 ratings) — better3.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better24
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖 钟Firas Moussa

Customer experience

JSBox

All ratings85 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative46.7%

Node.js Lab

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JSBox

Subscriptions2
  • JSBox Pro$7.991 Year
  • JSBox Pro - Discount$7.991 Year
2 purchases

Node.js Lab

One-time2
  • Unlock all features$4.99
  • Standalone Web Application$9.99

Questions

Is JSBox free?
JSBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node.js Lab free?
Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JSBox or Node.js Lab?
JSBox is rated higher. JSBox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.
Do JSBox or Node.js Lab have ads?
Node.js Lab shows ads; JSBox does not.
Which is updated more often, JSBox or Node.js Lab?
JSBox ships an update fortnightly, and Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, JSBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Node.js Lab on September 21, 2026.

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