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Lua IDE - Learn Lua Coding

Lua IDE - Learn Lua Coding

Lua,IDE,REPL,programming

11 ratings
14 reviews
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📚 Education
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$0.99
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Released
April 25, 2013
Updated
December 28, 2025

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盼军 崔
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About

This app provides a comprehensive environment for learning and coding in Lua. It features a code editor, file manager, and an integrated interpreter for testing and running scripts.

✓Standalone Lua interpreter
✓Feature-rich code editor
✓Intuitive file manager
✓Interactive learning environment
✓Multi-file project support
✓Terminal integration
✓ANSI escape code support
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What's New in Lua IDE

4.8.1

December 28, 2025

some optimizations

4

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Pro Yearly

Pro Yearly

$9.991 Year
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Top Paid

📈 1+8

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This app rose +8 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 138+32

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This app rose +32 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

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Es ist eigentlich ok

Es macht Spaß was eigenes zu kreieren aber übersichtlich trifft es nicht dazu weiß ich nicht wie kann es aktualisiert weil ich bestimmte befehle nicht machen kann was ziemlich nervt aber für starter ist es genial.
IItsalr.

uhh

im sure it works and all but for me its just very confusing to use, i have to save the file in order to run the code? 2 stars because im sure it works for somebody.
Cchgebduu

how convenient

nice
Ppartyty11

AMAZING APP FOR LUA PRACTICE

I love that the developer thought to create this powerful app for users on the go!
Mmichaelmaynez

So many features

The Lua executer support colorful output is really nice, I can easily see the error messages
XXiaoqiang_
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FAQ

What is Lua IDE?

Lua IDE is an iOS application that serves as an Integrated Development Environment for the Lua programming language. It includes a code editor, file manager, and a standalone interpreter for writing and running Lua code.

Is Lua IDE free to use?

Lua IDE is free to download and use, with optional subscription plans for enhanced features. The app offers 'Pro Monthly' for $0.99 and 'Pro Yearly' for $9.99.

What devices does Lua IDE support?

Lua IDE is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users who want to learn or code in Lua on the go.

How often is Lua IDE updated?

The latest version of Lua IDE is 4.8.1, and it was last updated on December 28, 2025. This indicates a history of active development and updates.

What are the subscription options for Lua IDE?

Lua IDE offers two subscription plans: 'Pro Monthly' at $0.99 per month and 'Pro Yearly' at $9.99 per year, providing access to premium features.

What age rating does Lua IDE have?

Lua IDE has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners interested in programming.

Can I manage complex projects with Lua IDE?

Yes, Lua IDE's built-in File Manager allows you to organize and run multi-file Lua projects. It also supports terminal integration for executing your creations.

Does Lua IDE support advanced terminal features?

Lua IDE's terminal supports various cursor operations, ANSI escape codes for text styling and colors (including 256-color and true color modes), text selection, copy-paste, and UTF-8 multilingual support.