Comparison

NLua.Box vs Flipper Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

NLua.Box

This application allows users to program on their mobile device using the Lua language. It provides a minimalistic environment for writing and running Lua scripts directly on their phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Lua programming on device
  • Minimalistic interface
  • Run Lua scripts
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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NLua.Box allow you to program on your device using Lua language.

About

Flipper Mobile App

Manage your portable multi-tool device data, organize digital keys, and share them with a community of users. This application enhances the functionality of your device for various geeky projects.

Highlights
  • Manage device data
  • Organize digital keys
  • Share keys with users
  • Community sharing
Features
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Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks in a toy-like body. This app helps to manage your data on the device, organize keys and share them with other Flipper Zero users.

Screenshots

NLua.Box4 screens
Flipper Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NLua.Box at 100% against Flipper Mobile App's 69%. NLua.Box also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Flipper Mobile App's advantage is ratings volume (313 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NLua.Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Mobile App has 313 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NLua.Box's written reviews are positive against 69% of Flipper Mobile App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NLua.Box ships an update every 6 days, Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NLua.Box versus Flipper Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNLua.BoxFlipper Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (313 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodefocoFlipper Devices Inc.

Customer experience

NLua.Box

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flipper Mobile App

All ratings311 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral14.4%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

NLua.Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flipper Mobile App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update process sometimes causes Bluetooth, SubGHz, or NFC issues
  • App crashes when trying to access the App Store section
  • Keyboard not showing up when pairing code is requested
  • Widgets not working on iOS 16
  • Remote control feature has input lag

Requested features

9 requests
  • More interactive features (e.g., sleeping dolphin, talking dolphin)
  • Ability to download different firmware versions directly in the app
  • Support for managing multiple Flipper Zero devices
  • Folder support in SubGHz catalog
  • Apple Watch companion app
Show 4 more
  • Shortcuts integration for payloads
  • Notification system for app updates
  • Ability to edit and move files/folders on the Flipper Zero
  • Ducky script compiler in the mobile app

In-app purchases

None

NLua.Box

No in-app purchases

None

Flipper Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NLua.Box free?
NLua.Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Mobile App free?
Flipper Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NLua.Box or Flipper Mobile App?
NLua.Box is rated higher. NLua.Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Flipper Mobile App averages 4.5 from 313 ratings.
Do NLua.Box or Flipper Mobile App have ads?
Neither NLua.Box nor Flipper Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NLua.Box or Flipper Mobile App?
NLua.Box ships an update every 6 days, and Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, NLua.Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flipper Mobile App on October 24, 2026.

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