Node.js Lab vs ProxyPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline Node.js environment
- Integrated Git client
- Multi-tabbed script editor
- NPM support
- Standalone web app functionality
- Remote file management
- Offline documentation
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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.
ProxyPin
Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Configure proxies, filter requests, and even rewrite responses using JavaScript. Ideal for developers needing to inspect network activity.
- Mobile scan code connection
- Proxy domain name filtering
- JavaScript scripting
- Request rewriting and mapping
- Request decryption
- Request blocking
- Search and history
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Features Mobile scan code connection: no need to manually configure WiFi proxy, including configuration synchronization. All terminals can scan codes to connect and forward traffic to each other. Proxy Domain name filtering: Only intercept the traffic you need, and do not intercept other traffic to avoid interference with other applications. Script: Support writing JavaScript scripts to process requests or responses. Request rewrite: Support redirection, support replacement of request or response message, and can also modify request or response according to the increase. Request mapping: Do not request remote services, use local configuration or scripts for response Request Decryption: Configure AES decryption key to automatically decrypt HTTP message body Request blocking: Support blocking requests according to URL, and do not send requests to the server. Search: Search requests according to keywords, response types and other conditions Others: Favorites, history, toolbox, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ProxyPin at 4.5 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. ProxyPin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ProxyPin asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProxyPin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 82% of ProxyPin's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Node.js Lab | ProxyPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (24 ratings) | 4.5 (113 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 113 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #92 | #25 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firas Moussa | Minimalist Network Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Node.js Lab
ProxyPin
Bugs and requests
Node.js Lab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ProxyPin
Reported bugs
10 issues- Certificate installation fails despite enabling proxy
- HTTPS error -2 persists after certificate reset
- VPN icon not appearing on iOS 17.3.1+
- Packet capture stops unexpectedly while VPN still active
- Script editor auto-complete loses focus after clicking
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- WeChat data not captured properly
- Host lookup failures with timed replay
- iOS 15.0.1 no network access after certificate trust
- Response rewrite menu missing (only shows request rewrite)
- Certificate webpage returns 404 or connection errors
Requested features
12 requests- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)
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- iOS app whitelist and blacklist
- Shortcuts/automation integration
- Request body preview
- Response search functionality
- SSL certificate solution for iOS (like Just Trust Me)
- Dynamic debugging capability
- Batch request replay functionality
In-app purchases
Node.js Lab
- Unlock all features$4.99
- Standalone Web Application$9.99
ProxyPin
No in-app purchases
