# Node.js Lab vs ProxyPin

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). On price, update cadence, 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. 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 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 84% of ProxyPin's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | ProxyPin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) | **[4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #172 | **#23** |
| Size | 154 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695573256) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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 |


### ProxyPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxypin-open-source-capture/id6450932949)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and analyze HTTP(S) traffic on your mobile device. Easily connect terminals via QR code, filter traffic, and process requests with custom scripts or rewrites. Decrypt sensitive data and block unwanted requests.

**Highlights:** QR code connection for proxy setup, Domain name filtering, JavaScript scripting for request/response processing, Request and response rewriting, Local request mapping, AES decryption of message bodies, Request blocking by URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Free and open-source software
- 🚀 Powerful traffic capturing capabilities
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔄 Multi-platform consistency
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certificate installation issues
- 🐛 HTTPS packet capture failures
- 🐛 VPN service not starting properly
- 🐛 App crashes during packet capture
- 🐛 Small window/floating window black screen

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Response body rewriting capability
- Request replay with custom count and delay
- Keyword highlighting persistence
- Proxy filter persistence
- Local file storage support ($file/fs)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node.js Lab free?

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

### Is ProxyPin free?

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

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

ProxyPin is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ProxyPin averages 4.5 from 102 ratings.

### Do Node.js Lab or ProxyPin have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; ProxyPin does not.

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

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and ProxyPin every 5 weeks. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on September 21, 2026 and ProxyPin on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Node.js Lab or ProxyPin?

Node.js Lab currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and ProxyPin at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*