Comparison

NodeBook vs Blockchain Made Simple

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

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About

NodeBook

Features
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NodeBook is a practical guide to Node.js for developers who want to understand the runtime, not just memorise APIs. Read published chapters in a focused native reader. Follow a structured path through the event loop, streams, buffers, networking, modules, processes, security, production systems, architecture, and the parts of Node.js that usually stay hidden behind frameworks. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Read every published free chapter without signing in • Keep your place and return to the next lesson • Bookmark useful chapters and save lessons for offline reading • Adjust text size, width, spacing, and reading theme • Follow the curriculum in a clear learning path • Explore Node Runtime Labs and their project maps • Practise production reasoning with Raw Mode previews • Sync eligible progress when signed in • Bring existing NodeBook access into the app with the same email • Contact NodeBook through a private support conversation • Get an optional notification when support replies BUILT FOR SERIOUS NODE.JS WORK NodeBook starts below the surface. The lessons connect JavaScript code to the runtime, operating system, protocols, memory, queues, files, processes, and production tradeoffs around it. It is useful whether you are learning backend development, preparing for a Node.js interview, or trying to make better architecture decisions at work. Published chapters and selected practice material are free. Some Runtime Labs and Raw Mode lessons require existing NodeBook access. Sign-in uses a one-time email code, so there is no password to remember. No ads. No noisy streak pressure. Just a careful place to learn how Node.js really works.

About

Blockchain Made Simple

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Want to understand how blockchain works — and discover what you can do with it? Blockchain Made Simple is a lightweight, standalone blockchain experience running 100% locally on your device. Build your own blockchain and explore blocks, transactions, and mining through hands-on interactions. Then put it to use with playful features like QR Message and Cannon Battle, built around your blockchain's operating mechanisms. More blockchain-powered experiences are planned for future updates. BUILD IT. EXPLORE IT. USE IT. BUILD & EXPLORE YOUR BLOCKCHAIN • Blockchain Visualizer: explore connected blocks and inspect their data through an interactive visual interface. • On-Chain Transactions: make transactions on your own blockchain and inspect their details. • Block Mining Experience: choose Manual mining for a more hands-on challenge and potentially higher rewards, or Automatic mining for a more relaxed experience. PUT YOUR BLOCKCHAIN TO USE Your blockchain isn't just something to look at — it's something you can use. Cannon Battle — Create. Challenge. Battle! Turn a QR image into a playful cannon duel. Position your cannon, plan your firing sequence, and choose who attacks first. Mint a challenge on your local blockchain and share its QR image with a friend. Your friend can import the image, set up their own cannon and firing sequence, lock in their choices, and mine a transaction to join the battle. Watch the cannons fire until one scores a hit, discover the winner, and replay the action. Share a completed Battle Show as another QR image so others can watch the match, too. Try new tactics and challenge your friends again! QR Message — Hide. Share. Unlock! Write a secret message, add an optional hint, and protect it with a password. Mint your QR Message through your local blockchain, then save and share the QR image. The recipient imports the image into Blockchain Made Simple and enters the password to reveal your message. Use QR Message for private notes, puzzles, surprises, Wi-Fi passwords, or friendly trolling. LOCAL & PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your blockchain, transactions, mining, Cannon Battle processing, and QR Message encryption and unlocking run locally on your device, without relying on a live blockchain network. QR Message is designed for fun and privacy within Blockchain Made Simple, not as a professional secure-communications service. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? Everyone — no coding skills or blockchain knowledge required. Whether you're curious about blockchain, enjoy experimenting with mining, or want to create playful experiences to share with friends, Blockchain Made Simple makes blockchain something you can explore and use. DISCLAIMER & IMPORTANT NOTICE Blockchain Made Simple is an educational and experimental blockchain environment operating locally on your device. All blocks, transactions, wallet addresses, tokens, mining rewards, fees, and other blockchain assets within the app are simulated and have NO real financial value. They cannot be redeemed for cash, cryptocurrency, or any other asset. The app does not connect to live blockchain networks or provide financial, investment, trading, or cryptocurrency asset management services. BUILD IT. EXPLORE IT. USE IT. Download Blockchain Made Simple and discover blockchain by experiencing it for yourself.

Screenshots

NodeBook4 screens
Blockchain Made Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NodeBook at none against Blockchain Made Simple's 3. Blockchain Made Simple's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Blockchain Made Simple sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NodeBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
NodeBook versus Blockchain Made Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeBookBlockchain Made Simple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIshtmeet Singh RissamDuy Tan Tong

In-app purchases

None

NodeBook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Blockchain Made Simple

One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is NodeBook free?
NodeBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockchain Made Simple free?
Blockchain Made Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NodeBook or Blockchain Made Simple have ads?
Neither NodeBook nor Blockchain Made Simple shows ads.

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