# Node.js Lab vs Termiux

Node.js Lab and Termiux both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 20% of Termiux's. Node.js Lab also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Termiux's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Node.js Lab against 4.0 for Termiux. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Node.js Lab's written reviews are positive against 20% of Termiux's.

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, Termiux weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node.js Lab | Termiux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#68** |
| Size | 154 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) |

## What reviewers say

### Node.js Lab

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Developer Tools, #182 Top Grossing · 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 |


### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Developer Tools, #103 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

**Highlights:** Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh, Native command execution, Virtual keyboard with keybind support, AI command generator, Customizable themes and fonts, Local shell environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Termiux Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Termiux Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node.js Lab free?

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

### Is Termiux free?

Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Termiux is rated higher. Node.js Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Termiux averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Node.js Lab shows ads; Termiux does not.

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

Node.js Lab ships an update every 5 weeks, and Termiux weekly. Most recently, Node.js Lab was updated on October 21, 2026 and Termiux on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Node.js Lab or Termiux?

Node.js Lab currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Termiux at #68. 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.*