Comparison

atom.sim vs NodeBook

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

Head to head
About

atom.sim

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A simulation of the anatomy of atoms. This app shows the first 18 atoms in 3d detail, provides info about the anatomy of these atoms and shows how empty an atom is. Ideal for students in mid school and high school.

About

NodeBook

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NodeBook is a practical guide to Node.js for developers who want to understand the runtime, not just memorise APIs. Read published chapters in a focused native reader. Follow a structured path through the event loop, streams, buffers, networking, modules, processes, security, production systems, architecture, and the parts of Node.js that usually stay hidden behind frameworks. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Read every published free chapter without signing in • Keep your place and return to the next lesson • Bookmark useful chapters and save lessons for offline reading • Adjust text size, width, spacing, and reading theme • Follow the curriculum in a clear learning path • Explore Node Runtime Labs and their project maps • Practise production reasoning with Raw Mode previews • Sync eligible progress when signed in • Bring existing NodeBook access into the app with the same email • Contact NodeBook through a private support conversation • Get an optional notification when support replies BUILT FOR SERIOUS NODE.JS WORK NodeBook starts below the surface. The lessons connect JavaScript code to the runtime, operating system, protocols, memory, queues, files, processes, and production tradeoffs around it. It is useful whether you are learning backend development, preparing for a Node.js interview, or trying to make better architecture decisions at work. Published chapters and selected practice material are free. Some Runtime Labs and Raw Mode lessons require existing NodeBook access. Sign-in uses a one-time email code, so there is no password to remember. No ads. No noisy streak pressure. Just a careful place to learn how Node.js really works.

Screenshots

atom.sim2 screens
NodeBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: atom.sim at 15.0 against NodeBook's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
atom.sim versus NodeBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteratom.simNodeBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans KoviIshtmeet Singh Rissam

In-app purchases

None

atom.sim

No in-app purchases

None

NodeBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is atom.sim free?
atom.sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NodeBook free?
NodeBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do atom.sim or NodeBook have ads?
Neither atom.sim nor NodeBook shows ads.

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