Node.js Lab vs Ocean for DO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline Node.js environment
- Integrated Git client
- Multi-tabbed script editor
- NPM support
- Standalone web app functionality
- Remote file management
- Offline documentation
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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.
Ocean for DO
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.
- Manage Droplets
- Monitor Databases
- Control Load Balancers
- View App Logs
- Manage Domains
- Resize Volumes
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Manage your DigitalOcean droplets, databases, spaces and much more. Take your infra anywhere you go with Ocean, the third party client for DigitalOcean! ◆ 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 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/ocean/terms This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by DigitalOcean LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Node.js Lab at 3.9 against Ocean for DO's 3.0. Node.js Lab also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Ocean for DO's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ocean for DO 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ocean for DO's.
Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, Ocean for DO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Node.js Lab | Ocean for DO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (24 ratings) — better | 3.0 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #142 | #108 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firas Moussa | FarFetched |
Customer experience
Node.js Lab
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In-app purchases
Node.js Lab
- Unlock all features$4.99
- Standalone Web Application$9.99
Ocean for DO
- Ultimate (Monthly)$2.491 Month
- OCEAN Ultimate$2.497 Days
- ULTIMATE$6.991 Year
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- Ultimate (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Unlimited (Lifetime)$12.00
- Ultimate (Lifetime)$24.00
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