Comparison

Node.js Lab vs Simple WOL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Simple WOL

Remotely power on your computers and other network devices with a simple tap. This tool allows you to manage and organize your devices, offering custom port support and easy data import/export for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wake on LAN via MAC Address
  • Custom Port Support
  • Device List Management
  • Import & Export Device Lists
  • Remote Device Wake-Up
Features
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Simple WOL (Simple Wake-on-LAN) is a powerful yet easy-to-use Wake-on-LAN app that allows you to remotely wake up your devices with just a tap. Whether you’re managing multiple computers, Simple WOL ensures a seamless and reliable experience. - Key Features: • Wake on LAN via MAC Address: Easily wake up devices on your local network • Custom Port Support: Configure custom ports. • Device List Management: Easily save and organize your devices. • Import & Export Device Lists: Backup your list or transfer it to another device effortlessly. Fast, reliable, and user-friendly – the perfect Wake-on-LAN solution!

Screenshots

Node.js Lab4 screens
Simple WOL3 screens

Verdict

The call

Node.js Lab and Simple WOL both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Simple WOL's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's. Simple WOL also leads on ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and Simple WOL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple WOL holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple WOL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple WOL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Node.js Lab versus Simple WOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNode.js LabSimple WOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaPhan Nhut

Customer experience

Node.js Lab

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.1%

Simple WOL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Node.js Lab

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

Simple WOL

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Node.js Lab free?
Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple WOL free?
Simple WOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Node.js Lab or Simple WOL?
Simple WOL is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Simple WOL averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Node.js Lab or Simple WOL have ads?
Node.js Lab shows ads; Simple WOL does not.
Which is updated more often, Node.js Lab or Simple WOL?
Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple WOL every 3 months. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simple WOL on September 20, 2026.

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