# Python IDE & Jupyter vs Node.js Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Python IDE & Jupyter at 4.6 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. Python IDE & Jupyter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 24). Node.js Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Python IDE & Jupyter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Python IDE & Jupyter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Python IDE & Jupyter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Python IDE & Jupyter'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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Python IDE & Jupyter | Node.js Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #170 |
| Size | 661 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) |

## What reviewers say

### Python IDE & Jupyter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/python-ide-and-jupyter-juno/id1462586500)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #144 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full-featured Python coding environment for mobile devices. It supports both Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks, offering offline execution, code completion, and access to popular data science libraries.

**Highlights:** Python script and Jupyter notebook support, Offline code execution, Code completion and console, File and folder navigation, Data science library integration, Package management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Juno Pro Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful Python app for iPhone and iPad
- 🚀 Excellent for data science and machine learning
- 🚀 Impressive Jupyter notebook performance
- 👍 Sleek and elegant interface
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full functionality
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially when switching apps
- 🐛 Buggy behavior with external file storage
- 🐛 Inability to install many required packages
- 🐛 Outdated Python version (3.6)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when running certain code or opening files
- Unreliable file management and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn)
- Improve integration with external file storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Implement cell collapsing and text size adjustment
- Add an interactive REPL terminal


### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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 Python IDE & Jupyter free?

Python IDE & Jupyter 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, Python IDE & Jupyter or Node.js Lab?

Python IDE & Jupyter is rated higher. Python IDE & Jupyter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Python IDE & Jupyter or Node.js Lab have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; Python IDE & Jupyter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Python IDE & Jupyter or Node.js Lab?

Python IDE & Jupyter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, Python IDE & Jupyter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Node.js Lab on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Python IDE & Jupyter or Node.js Lab?

Python IDE & Jupyter currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Node.js Lab at #170. 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.*