# Node.js Lab vs DevTools Extension

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevTools Extension at none against Node.js Lab's 2. DevTools Extension also leads on ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Node.js Lab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, DevTools Extension every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | DevTools Extension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews)** | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [浩鑫 庄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602937604) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Developer Tools, #139 Top Grossing · 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 |


### DevTools Extension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-extension/id1611993508)

A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.

**Highlights:** Console logging and command execution, DOM node and computed style inspection, Network requests and responses monitoring, Resource inspection (localStorage, cookies, etc.), Webpage source code viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, 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 DevTools Extension free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Node.js Lab or DevTools Extension?

Node.js Lab is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while DevTools Extension averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Node.js Lab or DevTools Extension have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; DevTools Extension does not.

### Which is updated more often, Node.js Lab or DevTools Extension?

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and DevTools Extension every 3 months. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on October 17, 2026 and DevTools Extension on October 19, 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.*