Codea

Codea

Creative coding

126 ratings
308 reviews
$29.99 Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 26, 2011
  • May 5, 2026

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Create interactive games and visual ideas using a touch-friendly code editor. Build projects with 2D/3D rendering, physics, and export them to create real apps. Supports Lua and GLSL.

2D and 3D renderer
Touch-based visual editors
Lua programming language
Export to Xcode
Physics engines
GLSL shader editor
Import assets from Dropbox
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What's New in Codea

3.17

May 5, 2026

New Autocomplete Style - When using a hardware keyboard, you'll see a more traditional floating menu autocomplete style on iPadOS - This can be configured in editor preferences IMPROVEMENTS - The modern renderer is more capable and compatible with legacy projects. Give it a try on your own projects and let us know how it goes FIXES - Issue where requiring dependencies in iCloud could cause slow project run performance - Xcode export for projects with dependencies - `require` did not always maintain dependent projects buffer ordering - Fixes potential crashes in the runtime

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User reviews

This is amazing.

I have learned lua from this app and my skills are better from this app. 10/10

Response from developer

Thank you for your review! We love building Codea and hope you continue to enjoy it

Doesn’t work

Doesn’t work on my new iPhone. Just a black screen.

Response from developer

Oh no. Please get in touch with us at simeon@twolivesleft.com and we can try to diagnose this problem with you

Amazing!

Good, just don't want to pay for more than 500 lines of code. I am making a Roblox like game and I need rounded corners, modified squares take up LOTS of code and might need to use thousands of lines of code. Still, Amazing if you are looking to build your own games for friends, family, or yourself! Also add a built in rounded corner please!
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Great app!

This is great app

Response from developer

Thank you!

No, I won’t review you positively if that’s the first thing you ask

Annoying

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for reviewing our app. We hear you that it can be annoying to see a review button for an app you have not yet used. What you saw was the "What's New" page, which shows up once every new version and lists all the features that are new (see https://codea.io/new — this is the page you saw). It shows up once, each time you update Codea. At the top of that page there is a link where you can submit a review, reviews help people find our app. Our mistake is that we show this page to new users (like you), as well as existing users. We thought the list of features might be informative, but will definitely listen to your feedback that the review button at the top felt out-of-place to you. We'll address it. Thanks again for your honest feedback.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when switching between documents

Bug

Xcode export not working with latest version of Xcode

Bug

Keyboard and cursor issues when using Bluetooth keyboard

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Add ability to import sounds and 3D models

Feature

Improve documentation and provide more tutorials

Feature

Add support for more programming languages beyond Lua

Feature

FAQ

What can I create with this app?

You can create games, simulations, and various visual ideas that are interactive. The app leverages iPad features like Multi-Touch and the accelerometer to bring your creations to life. You can also export your finished projects to Xcode to produce standalone applications.

What programming language does it use?

The app is built on the Lua programming language, which is described as simple and elegant. It also supports GLSL Shader Language with a live shader editor for advanced visual effects.

How much does the app cost?

The app is free to use for projects up to 500 lines. For access to advanced features and unlimited project size, you can subscribe to Codea Pro. Monthly, yearly, and a lifetime one-time purchase option are available.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPad and utilizes its specific features like Multi-Touch and the accelerometer. It also supports Bluetooth keyboard input and can be controlled via WiFi from a PC using Air Code.

Can I import my own assets?

Yes, you can import your own assets such as images and sounds directly from Dropbox. This allows you to easily integrate your custom content into your projects.