# CraftOS vs NOTILAB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOTILAB at none against CraftOS's 1. NOTILAB also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CraftOS's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NOTILAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOTILAB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftOS has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CraftOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of NOTILAB's.

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, NOTILAB every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CraftOS | NOTILAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notilab-url-push-send-app/id1626713242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) | [kyulabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380867471) |

## What reviewers say

### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


### NOTILAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notilab-url-push-send-app/id1626713242)

Easily send and receive push notifications to and from URLs. Forward automated alerts like server monitoring or inventory updates directly to your specified web link. Customize notifications to open specific web pages when clicked.

**Highlights:** Push notifications to URLs, Forward automated alerts, Server monitoring notifications, Fault notification forwarding, Merchandise inventory alerts, Customizable notification links, Open web pages on click

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CraftOS free?

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

### Is NOTILAB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CraftOS or NOTILAB?

NOTILAB is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NOTILAB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CraftOS or NOTILAB have ads?

Neither CraftOS nor NOTILAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CraftOS or NOTILAB?

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, and NOTILAB every 2 days. Most recently, CraftOS was updated on October 25, 2026 and NOTILAB on October 25, 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.*