# Node.js Lab vs npn.dev

The clearest difference is rating: npn.dev at 5.0 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. npn.dev also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. npn.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

npn.dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | npn.dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npndev/id1557033604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Kyle Unverferth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056989639) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #151 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 |


### npn.dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npndev/id1557033604)

This tool allows developers to explore and test HTTP APIs efficiently. It prioritizes speed and accuracy for a seamless development experience.

**Highlights:** HTTP API exploration, API testing capabilities, Focus on speed, Emphasis on correctness, Developer tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node.js Lab free?

Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is npn.dev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Node.js Lab or npn.dev?

npn.dev is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while npn.dev averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Node.js Lab or npn.dev have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; npn.dev does not.

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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.*