# JS.Notebook vs Palm

The clearest difference is rating: JS.Notebook at 5.0 against Palm's 4.3. Palm's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 50 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JS.Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Palm has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JS.Notebook ships an update every 50 months, Palm daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JS.Notebook | Palm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsnotebook/id1470144639/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-tiny-javascript/id6462489785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 50 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zijie Deng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070117038) | [Phuoc Thanh Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604309601) |

## What reviewers say

### JS.Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsnotebook/id1470144639)

Build, test, and run your JavaScript code directly on your iOS device. This utility allows you to execute scripts in widgets and even use your device as a host for computer browser code execution.

**Highlights:** Build JavaScript code, Test code at runtime, Run code in widgets, Use device as code host, Code execution in computer browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Palm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-tiny-javascript/id6462489785)

Write and execute JavaScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a simple shell, run logs, and essential functions for on-the-go coding. Perfect for developers who need to stay productive anywhere.

**Highlights:** Write and run JavaScript scripts, Simple shell interface, Run logs for debugging, Includes promise, console, fetch, File editing capabilities, Code on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JS.Notebook free?

JS.Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Palm free?

Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JS.Notebook or Palm?

JS.Notebook is rated higher. JS.Notebook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Palm averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do JS.Notebook or Palm have ads?

Neither JS.Notebook nor Palm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JS.Notebook or Palm?

JS.Notebook ships an update every 50 months, and Palm daily. Most recently, JS.Notebook was updated on September 17, 2026 and Palm on August 20, 2026.

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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.*