# Node.js Lab vs Termix

The clearest difference is rating: Termix at 4.6 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. Termix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Node.js Lab's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Termix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Termix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 72% of Termix's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | Termix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-remote-access/id6752672071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [Luke Gustafson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840501237) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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 |


### Termix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-remote-access/id6752672071)

This app provides full remote SSH control of your servers through a dedicated server installation. It offers a feature-rich SSH terminal with multi-session support, file management, server statistics, and tunnel management.

**Highlights:** Full-featured SSH terminal, Multi-session tab support, Customizable keyboard and snippets, SSH file manager, Server statistics (CPU, RAM, HDD), SSH tunnel management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node.js Lab free?

Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Termix free?

Termix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Node.js Lab or Termix?

Termix is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Termix averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Node.js Lab or Termix have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; Termix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Node.js Lab or Termix?

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and Termix every 5 weeks. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on October 12, 2026 and Termix on October 9, 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.*