Comparison

Carnets vs Love2D Game Maker

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

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About

Carnets

This app provides a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for writing and executing code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It runs entirely on your device, offering offline access to pre-installed scientific and data science packages. Share and open notebooks with other applications.

Highlights
  • Standalone Jupyter notebook implementation
  • Offline execution with embedded Python
  • Pre-installed scientific packages (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
  • Support for Jupyterlab
  • Package management via %pip
  • Notebook sharing and import/export
Features
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Jupyter notebooks are a powerful tool used in education and research. You can write small snippets of Python code and observe the result on screen, combine with paragraphs of text, using Markdown. Carnets provides a complete, stand-alone, implementation of Jupyter notebooks. Everything runs on your device, using the embedded Python interpreter; you do not need an internet connection. You can chose between Jupyter notebooks and the more advance Jupyterlab using Settings. Numpy, Sympy, Matplotlib, Pandas, lxml, bokeh, nbextensions (including ipywidgets) and many other packages are pre-installed. To see the full list of installed packages, type "%pip list" in a code window. You can add more packages using "%pip install packageName", but only if they are pure Python. If you need scipy, seaborn or scikit-learn, please use our other App, "Carnets - Jupyter (with scipy)". You can share your notebooks with other apps and also open notebooks or directories managed by other apps. Partial list of installed packages: astropy, babel, bokeh, cryptography, cvxopt, Fiona, geopandas, geopy, lxml, matplotlib, numpy, openCV, pandas, pillow, pyFFTW, pyproj, rasterio, regex, shapely, sympy, wordcloud.

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

Carnets4 screens
Love2D Game Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carnets at Free against Love2D Game Maker's $12.99. Carnets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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

Carnets is free to download; Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99 up front. Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Carnets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carnets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnets has 323 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Carnets's written reviews are positive against 50% of Love2D Game Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carnets ships an update every 2 months, Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Carnets versus Love2D Game Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarnetsLove2D Game Maker
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.6 (323 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#98 — better#165
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB140 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNicolas Holzschuch盼军 崔

Customer experience

Carnets

All ratings323 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.3%

Love2D Game Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Carnets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with saving and loading notebooks
  • Problems with running scripts and notebooks
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for SciPy, Scikit-learn, and other scientific computing libraries
  • Improve file management and integration with cloud storage services
  • Implement split-screen or multi-window support
  • Add more keyboard shortcuts and customization options
  • Improve error handling and provide more detailed error messages

Love2D Game Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carnets

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Love2D Game Maker

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Carnets free?
Carnets is free to download, 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, Carnets or Love2D Game Maker?
Carnets is rated higher. Carnets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Love2D Game Maker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Carnets or Love2D Game Maker have ads?
Neither Carnets nor Love2D Game Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carnets or Love2D Game Maker?
Carnets ships an update every 2 months, and Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Carnets was updated on November 6, 2026 and Love2D Game Maker on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Carnets or Love2D Game Maker?
Carnets currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Love2D Game Maker at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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