Comparison

flutter pad 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

flutter pad

This app allows you to develop Flutter applications on your iPad. Your code is saved locally, but requires an internet connection to run and needs to be backed up manually. It's a convenient tool for on-the-go Flutter development.

Highlights
  • Local code saving
  • Flutter app development
  • iPad compatibility
  • Internet required for execution
  • Manual backup recommended
Features
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currently, internet is required to run flutter-pad. your code will be saved locally, you need to copy and back up. the code will still live after the app is terminated for a while, but not permenantly.

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

Node.js Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Node.js Lab at 63% against flutter pad's 0%. Node.js Lab also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). flutter pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. flutter pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Node.js Lab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Node.js Lab has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of flutter pad's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
flutter pad versus Node.js Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflutter padNode.js Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoojoo JungFiras Moussa

Customer experience

flutter pad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

flutter pad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Node.js Lab

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

Questions

Is flutter pad free?
flutter pad 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, flutter pad or Node.js Lab?
Node.js Lab is rated higher. flutter pad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.
Do flutter pad or Node.js Lab have ads?
Node.js Lab shows ads; flutter pad does not.

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