Carpo Coder

Carpo Coder

by Shu Saito

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Archived App (Last seen on 31 Jan 2026)

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Released
September 13, 2025
Updated
September 14, 2025
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Carpo Coder is a delightful, pixel-first coding playground for creating retro-style games and interactive art on a 128×128 canvas. Craft visuals, animation, and gameplay logic using a friendly MLua scripting environment with instant feedback, an integrated console, and controller input simulation. Whether you’re a student learning to code, a hobbyist prototyping ideas, or an indie dev sketching gameplay, Carpo Coder helps you move from concept to creation—fast. ## What you can do: Draw pixels, shapes, text, and sprites on a retro 128×128 canvas Write MLua scripts with a built-in editor and console output Preview instantly—no complex setup or build pipeline Simulate controller input for interactive experiments Explore curated examples to learn by modifying working code Share and reuse your projects and snippets ## Designed for clarity and flow: Integrated MLua runtime with focused APIs for canvas, math, strings, and tables Clean editor with monospaced typography and clear syntax Simple project organization to help you iterate quickly Intuitive game loop support (e.g., onUpdate) for animation ## Perfect for: Learning programming fundamentals with visual feedback Teaching or classroom demos of graphics and logic Prototyping gameplay, effects, and UI ideas Creating bite-sized generative art and pixel sketches Rapid exploration of algorithms and math on a canvas ## Key features: 128×128 pixel canvas with basic drawing APIs Built-in MLua interpreter and examples Console printing for debugging and learning Input emulation (e.g., left/right/up/down, A/B) String/table/math helpers for practical scripting Lightweight projects designed for quick iteration ## Why Carpo Coder? A focused, beginner-friendly environment for learning and making Instant feedback shortens the loop between idea and result Project-based workflow encourages creativity and ownership Retro constraints spark surprising, elegant solutions Start from “Hello, World” or jump into sample projects—then tweak, remix, and ship your own tiny worlds. Carpo Coder makes creative coding approachable and fun. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://carpo-coder.studio.site/privacy ## Subscription (Auto‑Renewing) - Title: Carpo Coder Pro - Length: Monthly - Price: Displayed in‑app and varies by region (shown before purchase) - Renewal: Auto‑renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends - Management: Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings after purchase - Restore: You can restore purchases within the app - Free tier vs Pro: Free allows up to 2 custom projects; Pro unlocks unlimited projects and custom asset uploads ## Note: Some advanced capabilities may require the optional Pro plan (e.g., higher project limits or upcoming power features). The core creative experience remains approachable and ready to go out of the box.
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September 14, 2025

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