NLua.Box vs Opera GX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lua programming on device
- Minimalistic interface
- Run Lua scripts
- Mobile development tool
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NLua.Box allow you to program on your device using Lua language.
Opera GX
This mobile browser is designed for gamers, offering custom themes, integrated gaming news and deals, and seamless link sharing between devices. It provides a fast, private browsing experience with built-in security features like an ad blocker.
- Customizable gaming themes
- GX Corner for game deals and news
- My Flow for cross-device link sharing
- Fast Action Button navigation
- Built-in ad blocker
- Cryptojacking protection
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Opera GX brings the gaming lifestyle to your mobile. Express yourself with custom skins, discover free games and the best deals with GX Corner, share links easily between mobile and desktop with My Flow, and much more. All in a secure, private browser. Designed for gamers Opera GX’s unique design is inspired by gaming and gaming gear, with the same style that won the desktop GX browser the Red Dot and IF Design awards. Choose from custom themes like GX Classic, Ultra Violet, Purple Haze and White Wolf. Free games, gaming deals, upcoming releases Always just a tap away, GX Corner brings you daily gaming news, an upcoming release calendar and trailers. It’s everything a gamer needs to stay on top of the latest news and gaming deals in their mobile web browser. Connect your phone and computer Just scan a QR code to connect your phone and computer with Flow. It’s encrypted and safe, with no login, password or account needed. Send links, videos, files and notes to yourself in a single click, and access them instantly in your web browser on all your devices. Lightning fast browser Choose between the Fast Action Button (FAB) and standard navigation. The FAB is always within reach of your thumb and uses vibrations when you interact with it, which is perfect when you’re on the move. Private browser: ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker, and more Browse safely and load pages faster with integrated security features like the built-in ad blocker and cookie dialog blocker. This secure browser also comes with cryptojacking protection, stopping others from using your device to mine cryptocurrencies. About Opera GX Opera is a global web innovator headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA). Founded in 1995 on the idea that everyone should be able to browse the web, we have spent the last 25+ years helping millions of people access the internet in a safe, private and innovative way. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy
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Verdict
NLua.Box and Opera GX both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NLua.Box's written reviews are positive against 75% of Opera GX's. NLua.Box also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Opera GX's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NLua.Box against 4.8 for Opera GX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera GX has 98K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NLua.Box's written reviews are positive against 75% of Opera GX's.
NLua.Box ships an update every 6 days, Opera GX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NLua.Box | Opera GX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 4.8 (98K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 98K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Codefoco | Opera Norway AS |
Customer experience
NLua.Box
Opera GX
Bugs and requests
NLua.Box
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Opera GX
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to rearrange tabs
- Private mode not saving tabs
- Ad blocker not working consistently
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
- Frequent crashes and freezes on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add bookmarks and account sync across devices
- Improve tab management and organization
- Implement dark mode and more customization options
- Expand gaming-related features and integrations
- Optimize performance and reduce resource usage
In-app purchases
NLua.Box
No in-app purchases
Opera GX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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