Comparison

npm Registry 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

npm Registry

Explore and track over 2 million JavaScript packages. Features smart search, GitHub integration, detailed package information, and download analytics. Save favorites and share with your team.

Highlights
  • Real-time search with autocomplete
  • GitHub repository stats
  • Full README rendering
  • Download trend charts
  • Package favorites and bookmarks
  • Share package links
Features
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The essential npm registry companion for JavaScript developers. Search, explore, and track over 2 million npm packages right from your iPhone and iPad. SMART SEARCH WITH SUGGESTIONS - Real-time search across the entire npm registry - Intelligent autocomplete suggestions as you type - Filter by quality, popularity, and maintenance scores - Find the best packages for your projects instantly GITHUB INTEGRATION - View repository stats including stars, forks, and open issues - Quality, popularity, and maintenance scores from npms.io - Quickly assess project health and community activity COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE DETAILS - Full README with markdown rendering and syntax highlighting - Complete version history with release dates - All dependencies at a glance (production, dev, peer) - Author, maintainers, and publisher information - Direct links to repository, homepage, and bug tracker DOWNLOAD ANALYTICS - Interactive charts showing download trends - View statistics for last week, month, or year - Track package adoption over time - Make informed decisions about dependencies FAVORITES & BOOKMARKS - Save packages for quick access - Build your personal package library - Swipe to remove - simple and intuitive SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM - Share package links directly from the app - Perfect for team discussions and code reviews BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS - Native iOS design - fast and responsive - Works with scoped packages (@org/package) - Tap dependencies to explore the entire ecosystem - Clean, distraction-free interface Whether you're evaluating packages for a new project, checking version compatibility, or researching the JavaScript ecosystem - npm Registry puts the entire npm database in your pocket. Perfect for: - Frontend developers working with React, Vue, Angular - Backend developers using Node.js - Full-stack JavaScript developers - Team leads evaluating dependencies - Students learning web development No account required. Just search and explore. --- npm is a registered trademark of npm, Inc. Data provided by npmjs.com

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

npm Registry4 screens
Node.js Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: npm Registry at 4.8 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. npm Registry also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. npm Registry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

npm Registry holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of npm Registry's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

npm Registry ships an update every 3 days, Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
npm Registry versus Node.js Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternpm RegistryNode.js Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better3.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1624 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SoglFiras Moussa

Customer experience

npm Registry

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Node.js Lab

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

In-app purchases

None

npm Registry

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Node.js Lab

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

Questions

Is npm Registry free?
npm Registry is free to download, 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, npm Registry or Node.js Lab?
npm Registry is rated higher. npm Registry averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.
Do npm Registry or Node.js Lab have ads?
Node.js Lab shows ads; npm Registry does not.
Which is updated more often, npm Registry or Node.js Lab?
npm Registry ships an update every 3 days, and Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, npm Registry was updated on September 11, 2026 and Node.js Lab on September 21, 2026.

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