Comparison

Script vs JavaScript IDE & Node.js

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Script

Write and execute JavaScript and TypeScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a clutter-free environment with syntax highlighting and customizable settings for efficient coding on the go.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript
  • File management (create, rename, delete)
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Customizable editor settings
  • Light and dark mode
  • Full iPad support
Features
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Script is a clean, focused editor for writing and running JavaScript and TypeScript on iPhone and iPad. Write code, run it, and see the output — all without leaving the app. No accounts, no setup, no clutter. Just open it and start coding. What you can do: - Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript on device - Create, rename, and delete files - Syntax highlighting for JavaScript and Typescript - Customize editor settings - Switch between light and dark mode - Full iPad support Whether you're testing an idea on the go, learning JavaScript or TypeScript, or just want a lightweight editor that's always in your pocket — Script keeps things simple and focused on the code.

About

JavaScript IDE & Node.js

A powerful mobile coding environment for writing, editing, and managing JavaScript projects. It offers advanced code editing features, syntax highlighting, and the ability to run and test code directly on your device. Ideal for developers and learners needing a portable workspace.

Highlights
  • Advanced JavaScript code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Run and test JavaScript code
  • Project and file management
  • Offline coding support
  • Multiple editing themes
Features
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JavaScript IDE is a powerful coding environment designed for developers who want a fast and efficient way to write, edit, and manage JavaScript projects directly on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're testing snippets, learning JavaScript, or working on real projects, JavaScript IDE provides the tools you need in a clean and developer-focused workspace. FEATURES - Advanced JavaScript code editor - Syntax highlighting - Auto indentation and formatting - Run and test JavaScript code - Project and file management - Support for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files - Fast search and editing tools - Multiple Editing themes - Customized Editor - Offline coding support PERFECT FOR - JavaScript developers - Web development practice
 - Testing code snippets - Student coding projects - Learning frontend development - Coding on the go WHY CHOOSE JAVASCRIPT IDE - Clean and responsive interface - Optimized for mobile coding - Fast editing experience - Easy project organization - Built for developers and learners JavaScript IDE gives you a flexible and portable workspace for writing and managing JavaScript code anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Script4 screens
JavaScript IDE & Node.js4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JavaScript IDE & Node.js at 4.9 against Script's 4.2. JavaScript IDE & Node.js also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JavaScript IDE & Node.js holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Script's written reviews are positive against 100% of JavaScript IDE & Node.js's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script ships an update monthly, JavaScript IDE & Node.js every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Script versus JavaScript IDE & Node.js: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptJavaScript IDE & Node.js
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas GliddenDevashy Rangpariya

Customer experience

Script

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

JavaScript IDE & Node.js

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Script

No in-app purchases

None

JavaScript IDE & Node.js

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Script free?
Script is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JavaScript IDE & Node.js free?
JavaScript IDE & Node.js is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Script or JavaScript IDE & Node.js?
JavaScript IDE & Node.js is rated higher. Script averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while JavaScript IDE & Node.js averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Script or JavaScript IDE & Node.js have ads?
Neither Script nor JavaScript IDE & Node.js shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script or JavaScript IDE & Node.js?
Script ships an update monthly, and JavaScript IDE & Node.js every 6 weeks. Most recently, Script was updated on October 8, 2026 and JavaScript IDE & Node.js on October 8, 2026.

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