Comparison

My Lisp vs Love2D Game Maker

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

Head to head
About

My Lisp

A comprehensive Lisp programming environment for iOS and macOS devices. It offers a local interpreter, editor, and extensive libraries for learning and developing Lisp programs, including advanced mathematical functions and symbolic derivation.

Highlights
  • Local Lisp interpreter
  • Integrated editor
  • Core and mathematical operators
  • Advanced mathematics functions
  • Symbolic derivation module
  • Library and example files
  • User and reference manuals
Features
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My Lisp is a complete and universal Lisp environment running directly on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This interpreter is true to the original John McCarthy Lisp implementation with the fundamental 7 operators quote, atom, eq, car, cdr, cons, cond, along with lambda and label. My Lisp also contains core and mathematical operators borrowed from other Lisp dialects (Le Lisp, Lisp 1.5, MacLisp, Common Lisp and Scheme to name a few) to make it easy to learn, program, and most importantly, enjoy Lisp. It also features built-in functions for advanced mathematics, including complex numbers and numerical analysis (roots and zeros finder, integral approximation). The complete description of the fundamental, core, and built-in functions is available using a set of library functions completely written in My Lisp. My Lisp offers an interpreter and an editor, all working on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and most importantly, without requiring any server connection, that is, the interpreter is executing locally on the iPhone, iPad or Mac My Lisp is installed on. Library and example files contain the source code of classical functions and problems solved by My Lisp and may be used as reference to learn Lisp and develop other programs. They include classical puzzles (hanoi and n-queens), basic mathematical functions (gcd, lcm, factorial, fibonacci, prime?), and the historical apply, mapcar and maplist functions. The Lambda Calculus example file contains various functions related to Lambda Calculus and Combinators, with alpha-conversion, beta-reduction, de Bruijn notations, etc. As a special note, the example file Symbolic Derivation contains a complete yet extensible symbolic derivation module allowing to compute the formal derivation of virtually any symbolic function expressed as a Lisp expression. A user manual and a reference manual are available from within the application but also on My Lisp web site (https://lisp.lsrodier.net) and in Apple Books. The complete source code of the library and example files is part of My Lisp. Last but not least, this overview couldn’t end without a sample definition of the notorious REPL function: (define (REPL eval_me) (REPL (println (eval (read)))))

About

Love2D Game Maker

Create 2D games on your mobile device using the Love2D framework. Features a powerful code editor, virtual joystick, and asset management. Learn from open-source games and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Love2D framework integration
  • Advanced Lua code editor
  • Virtual joystick support
  • Asset management and import
  • Cross-platform export
  • Learning resources with open-source games
Features
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Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of game development with Love2D Game Maker – the ultimate app for creating 2D games on iOS! Love2D Game Maker harnesses the power of Love2D, a popular game development framework, to bring you an intuitive and versatile game creation experience right on your phone or pad. ***Difference between this app with Love2D Studio, and the official app (currently unavailable on App Store and other store)?*** Love2D Game Maker integrates a modified version of the Love2D framework to support windowed mode on both iOS and other mobile platforms. ◉The official Love2D for iOS and other mobile platform only supports fullscreen mode. When running Love2D games designed for Mac, PC, Linux, Steam Deck, Switch, or other game consoles, they are typically optimized for resolutions like 1440x900, 1024x768, or 800x600—standard desktop monitor sizes. These resolutions are not mobile-friendly. On mobile devices, the game graphics are scaled to match the screen size, often distorting the aspect ratio. To address this, I modified the Love2D framework to support any resolution while preserving the aspect ratio. For instance, if your game is designed to run at 1920x1080, Love2D Game Maker creates a window with that resolution, scales it to fit the mobile screen, and ensures the aspect ratio is maintained. Additionally, it supports dragging the game window (like on Mac, PC, or Linux) and landscape mode to maximize the use of the mobile screen. ◉ Virtual Joystick(Gamepad) ◉ Powerful Code Editor: Love2D Game Maker includes an advanced code editor, allowing you to write or modify the Lua source code for your games. ◉ Learning Resources: Love2D Game Maker provides access to many open-source games, making it an excellent resource for learning and experimentation. Key Features: Love2D Framework: Built on the Love2D framework, Love2D Game Maker offers a familiar and robust environment for developing 2D games. Take advantage of Love2D's extensive features and libraries to bring your game ideas to life. Feature-Rich Editor: Explore a feature-rich editor designed to streamline your game development process. From creating sprites and animations to scripting game mechanics with Lua, Love2D Game Maker provides all the tools you need to build captivating games. Lua Scripting: Dive into Lua scripting to create dynamic and interactive gameplay experiences. With Love2D Game Maker's Lua support, you have full control over your game's behavior and can unleash your creativity without limitations. Asset Management: Import your own assets or choose from a vast library of sprites, animations, sound effects, and more. Customize every aspect of your game's visuals and audio to match your creative vision. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Export your games to multiple platforms, Share your creations with friends or publish them to app stores worldwide with ease. Active Community: Join a thriving community of Love2D enthusiasts, share your projects, and collaborate with fellow developers. Get inspired by exploring projects created by others and receive valuable feedback on your own creations. Comprehensive Documentation: Access comprehensive documentation and resources to guide you through every step of the game development process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, Love2D Game Maker has you covered. Regular Updates: We're dedicated to enhancing Love2D Game Maker based on your feedback and suggestions. Expect regular updates with new features, optimizations, and improvements to enhance your game development experience. Contact Us: Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our support team! Website: https://www.iamadman.com Email: amadman380743909@gmail.com Twitter: @andy38074 Reddit: u/iamadmancom Ready to turn your game ideas into reality? Download Love2D Game Maker now and start creating your masterpiece today!

Screenshots

My Lisp4 screens
Love2D Game Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lisp at 69% against Love2D Game Maker's 0%. My Lisp also leads on price ($3.99 vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On ads, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Lisp costs $3.99 and Love2D Game Maker $12.99 up front. Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Lisp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Love2D Game Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lisp has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of My Lisp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Love2D Game Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Lisp ships an update every 6 weeks, Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
My Lisp versus Love2D Game Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LispLove2D Game Maker
Price$3.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#89 — better#168
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent Rodier盼军 崔

Customer experience

My Lisp

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.8%

Love2D Game Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Lisp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Love2D Game Maker

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is My Lisp free?
My Lisp costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Love2D Game Maker free?
Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Lisp or Love2D Game Maker?
Love2D Game Maker is rated higher. My Lisp averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Love2D Game Maker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do My Lisp or Love2D Game Maker have ads?
Neither My Lisp nor Love2D Game Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Lisp or Love2D Game Maker?
My Lisp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Lisp was updated on September 22, 2026 and Love2D Game Maker on September 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, My Lisp or Love2D Game Maker?
My Lisp currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Love2D Game Maker at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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