# Love2D Launcher: Lua Game IDE — Build 2D games with offline AI

> Love2D runtime for iOS with integrated Lua editor and AI assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by Mercurio Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-launcher-lua-game-ide/id6759799457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mercurio Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857594853)
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-launcher-lua-game-ide/id6759799457/reviews.md

## What is Love2D Launcher?

Love2D Launcher runs real LÖVE 2D projects on iPhone and iPad. Import your Lua game from the Files app or clone it from Git, edit it in a proper code editor, and ask an AI assistant about it — one that runs on your device, with the network off.

REAL LÖVE 2D, NOT AN EMULATION
The LÖVE 11.x engine, compiled natively for iOS. Physics, audio, graphics, shaders, fonts — what you wrote on desktop runs here, and when it doesn't you get the full Lua stack trace instead of a shrug.

AN AI ASSISTANT THAT NEVER LEAVES YOUR DEVICE
Ask about your own code and get answers from a model running locally through Apple MLX. On a plane, on the subway, with Wi-Fi off — it still answers. No account, no subscription, no token counter, nothing uploaded and nothing logged. Pick from a curated catalog of MLX models sized for your device, or import your own. Free to try for three days.

A LUA EDITOR THAT KEEPS UP
Syntax highlighting, LÖVE API autocomplete, real-time syntax checking through the Lua C API, multiple tabs, find and replace across the whole project, and a code toolbar that puts brackets and indentation a tap away. Five editor themes, light and dark.

GIT, WHEREVER YOUR CODE LIVES
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Codeberg, and any self-hosted Forgejo instance. Clone, switch branch, pull, commit and push without leaving the app. Access tokens stay in the Keychain and never leave your device.

BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO SHIP
• Full Lua stack traces, with the failing line marked in the editor
• Console output from print() while the game is running
• Record your gameplay and share the clip
• Export any project as a ZIP
• Import from Files, iCloud Drive, or any document provider
• iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape

WHAT'S FREE
Importing and running your projects is free, with no limits and no ads. The editor, Git and the AI assistant are one-off purchases — take only the one you need, or the bundle. The editor and the AI assistant are free to try for three days.

LÖVE 2D is an open-source framework (love2d.org). Love2D Launcher is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by the LÖVE Development Team.

## Key features

- Love2D 11.x engine on iOS
- Integrated Lua code editor
- Git repository cloning
- On-device AI code assistant
- Real-time syntax checking
- Console log output
- Export projects as ZIP

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Git Operations | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Assistant | $4.99 | one-time |
| Code Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-launcher-lua-game-ide/id6759799457/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs controller support

*2026-08-05*

Works well enough, but sorely lacking controller support (for running/testing games)

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback, and for the fair rating. Controller support is being worked on right now, both USB and Bluetooth. It's a genuinely complex piece to get right on iOS, mapping real hardware to the Love2D joystick API so your games behave the way they do on desktop, so it's taking time, but it's close. It'll show up in the release notes here as soon as it ships.

### 3/5 — Has potential but incomplete

*2026-06-03*

I think this app has great potential, but currently has a few significant shortcomings. 
1. The editor overflows outside of the screen on iphone 14 pro. 
2.There is no autoclose of brackets (, [ etc.
3. The text in the editor flows behind keyboard, which means you cannot access bottom part of your code while you type
4. It needs a toolbar above keyboard for shortcuts such as indent, undo, search, symbols like (, [ etc, as without them it’s really difficult to code without a physical keyboard.

If those were fixed, I’d be very happy to pay for and use the app. I am looking forward to the dev’s updates and changing this review if the issues are addressed.

**Developer response:** Thank you for such a precise, detailed piece of feedback. Version 1.2.0 is out now and brings a lot to the editor: find & replace across the whole project, full file and folder management, keyboard shortcuts, and much more. The points you raised are being worked on, and the app keeps improving with each update, your list is part of why.

### 3/5 — Seems great

*2026-05-21*

Bought the full bundle for git features; please add support for forgejo if possible.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the bundle purchase. Forgejo support is on the way and will land in an upcoming update. Thanks for asking for it directly, requests like this are what decide the order things get built in.

## Frequently asked questions about Love2D Launcher

### What is Love2D Launcher?

Love2D Launcher is a runtime environment for iOS that allows you to run Love2D Lua game projects directly on your iPhone and iPad. It includes a built-in Lua editor and Git integration.

### Does Love2D Launcher support the full Love2D engine?

Yes, Love2D Launcher uses the full Love2D 11.x engine compiled natively for iOS, ensuring that physics, audio, and graphics work with complete fidelity as they do on desktop.

### Can I edit code within Love2D Launcher?

Yes, Love2D Launcher features an integrated Lua editor with syntax highlighting and Love2D API autocomplete, allowing you to write and edit code without leaving the app.

### How does the AI assistant in Love2D Launcher work?

The on-device AI chat assistant helps you write, debug, and improve your Lua code. It runs entirely on your device, with no data sent to the cloud, and offers curated MLX models optimized for Apple Silicon.

### Can I import games from Git repositories?

Yes, you can clone repositories, switch branches, and download releases from any Git host directly within Love2D Launcher. Secure access is managed via tokens stored in the Keychain.

### What are the pricing details for Love2D Launcher?

Love2D Launcher is available for free. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

### Does Love2D Launcher have ads?

No, Love2D Launcher does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display ads to users.

### What devices is Love2D Launcher compatible with?

Love2D Launcher is designed for iPhone and iPad devices, running on iOS. It was last updated on May 23, 2026, with version 1.0.5.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-17

iPhone
• The editor now fits a narrow screen: file tree, tabs and AI chat finally make sense on iPhone.
• The Stop button shows up where you can actually see it, even when the game rotates to landscape.
• The push button no longer hides off-screen.

Editor
• Brackets and quotes close themselves — but not inside comments and strings, where they only got in the way.
• A new bar above the keyboard with the characters Lua needs constantly.
• The editor gets out of the way when the keyboard covers the line you're typing on.

Git
• Support for self-hosted Forgejo: your instance, your server.
• Fixed the clone that failed with "Entry escapes the destination directory".
• Fixed a loss of local changes during pull.
• Git tokens no longer survive deleting the app.

Also
• The first-launch tutorial no longer disappears on its own.
• AI models downloaded from the catalogue no longer show up under Advanced Mode.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-08

A major upgrade to the editor:

• Long-press any file or folder to rename, duplicate, move or delete it.
• Create new files choosing the name, format (.lua / .md) and destination folder.
• Find & replace in the current file, or search across the whole project and jump straight to the matching line.
• New quick filter to find files in the sidebar.
• When your game errors out, the new "Ask AI" button opens the assistant with the error ready to analyse.
• Record your gameplay and share clips straight from the app.
• Keyboard shortcuts for run, save and search.
• The file tree no longer collapses after each operation and refreshes properly after a Git pull.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-28

The editor's file tree gets a big round of upgrades:

• New context menu: long-press a file or folder to rename, move, duplicate (files only), or delete.
• Create new files and folders choosing the destination right from the creation sheet, with a live path preview.
• Clearer .lua / .md format picker; existing files can no longer have their extension changed by mistake.
• The file tree no longer collapses after an operation: expanded folders stay expanded and the item you just created is revealed automatically.
• Several small stability fixes around file operations and open tabs.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-23

new AI Model 
Fix known bug

### 1.0.0 — 2026-05-19

No release notes.

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