# Node.js Lab vs Simple WOL

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 (#146 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | Simple WOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-wol-wake-on-lan-tool/id6743026805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Phan Nhut](https://appshunter.io/developer/849063753) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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 |


### Simple WOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-wol-wake-on-lan-tool/id6743026805)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*