# Node.js Lab vs Digital Ocean Mobile

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) and chart position (#35 vs #124). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | Digital Ocean Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-ocean-mobile-ocean/id6748593720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#35** |
| Size | 154 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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 |


### Digital Ocean Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-ocean-mobile-ocean/id6748593720)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| OCEAN Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| ULTIMATE | $6.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (Lifetime) | $12.00 | one-time |
| Ultimate (Lifetime) | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #124 in the App Store charts, and Digital Ocean Mobile at #35. 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.*