Comparison

Node.js Lab vs Digital Ocean Mobile

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

Digital Ocean Mobile

Manage your cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor droplet stats, databases, load balancers, and apps. View logs in real-time and manage domains and volumes.

Highlights
  • Manage Droplets
  • Monitor Databases
  • Control Load Balancers
  • View App Logs
  • Manage Domains
  • Resize Volumes
Features
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Manage your Digital Ocean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take DigitalOcean anywhere you go with Ocean! ◆ DROPLETS - View Droplet Info - Check Droplet Stats (Bandwidth, CPU, Memory, Disk) - Browse Droplets on all your project(s) - Rename Droplet - Reset root password on a Droplet - Turn on/off Droplet - Destroy Droplet ◆ DATABASES - View DB Cluster Info - Browse DBs on all your project(s) - Destroy DB Cluster ◆ LOAD BALANCERS - View Load Balancer Info - Browse Load Balancers on all your project(s) - Detach Droplets - Remove Forwarding Rules ◆ APPS - View App Info - Browse Apps on all your project(s) - View Logs in real time ◆ DOMAINS - View Domain Records - Browse Domains on all your project(s) ◆ VOLUMES - View Volume Info - Browse Volumes on all your project(s) - Resize Volume - Detach Droplet That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Ocean is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-ocean/ocean 3. This is not a replacement for the DigitalOcean website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2025. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms

Screenshots

Node.js Lab4 screens
Digital Ocean Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Node.js Lab at 64% against Digital Ocean Mobile's 20%. Node.js Lab also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Digital Ocean Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Digital Ocean Mobile sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Node.js Lab holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 20% of Digital Ocean Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, Digital Ocean Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Node.js Lab versus Digital Ocean Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNode.js LabDigital Ocean Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better3.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#157#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras MoussaFarFetched

Customer experience

Node.js Lab

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Digital Ocean Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Node.js Lab

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

Digital Ocean Mobile

Subscriptions4
  • Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
  • ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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  • Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
  • Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00

Questions

Is Node.js Lab free?
Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Ocean Mobile free?
Digital Ocean Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Node.js Lab or Digital Ocean Mobile?
Node.js Lab is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Digital Ocean Mobile averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Node.js Lab or Digital Ocean Mobile have ads?
Node.js Lab shows ads; Digital Ocean Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Node.js Lab or Digital Ocean Mobile?
Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and Digital Ocean Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on October 22, 2026 and Digital Ocean Mobile on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Node.js Lab or Digital Ocean Mobile?
Node.js Lab currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Digital Ocean Mobile at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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