Comparison

GoViewLp vs CraftOS

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

Head to head
About

GoViewLp

Features
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About

CraftOS

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

Highlights
  • Lua 5.2+ scripting environment
  • 16-color text-based terminal
  • Virtual filesystem
  • Built-in shell
  • Extensive APIs
  • Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs
  • Exclusive graphics mode
Features
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CraftOS-PC is a fantasy terminal that allows you to write and run programs inside an ‘80s-style text console. CraftOS-PC emulates the popular Minecraft mod "ComputerCraft", which adds programmable computers to Minecraft using the Lua programming language. CraftOS-PC takes this experience outside Minecraft to allow you to run the same programs anywhere you go. CraftOS-PC provides a set of functions (called APIs) that make it super easy to do simple tasks such as write text to the screen, read files, and more. The simplicity of these functions makes CraftOS-PC great for new programmers, but their power makes it possible to write all sorts of complex programs with less code. If you aren’t ready to write programs yet, there’s already a large number of programs for ComputerCraft that will work in CraftOS-PC, ranging from simple games to whole graphical operating systems. These can be downloaded through the built-in Pastebin and GitHub Gist clients. • Full Lua 5.2+ scripting environment and command-line REPL • 16-color text-based terminal display • Expansive virtual filesystem for program and data storage • Built-in shell with syntax similar to most desktop shells • APIs to easily access terminal, filesystem, Internet, event queue, and more • Built-in programs make it easy to navigate & edit files without a single line of code • Plenty of help documents to assist programmers • Compatibility with thousands of existing ComputerCraft programs • Over 3x faster than Minecraft mod and comparable emulators • Emulation of all peripherals available in ComputerCraft • Easily access configuration from inside CraftOS • Exclusive graphics mode providing up to 256-color, pixel-based screen manipulation • Edit Lua scripts from CraftOS or other code editing apps • Open-source app makes it easy to suggest and contribute changes Documentation on all of the APIs that ComputerCraft provides are available at https://tweaked.cc, and CraftOS-PC’s unique APIs are described at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/docs/. Join the CraftOS-PC community at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/discord!

Screenshots

GoViewLp4 screens
CraftOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoViewLp at none against CraftOS's 1. GoViewLp also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). CraftOS's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoViewLp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoViewLp ships an update every 2 months, CraftOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GoViewLp versus CraftOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoViewLpCraftOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer桂明 苏Jack Bruienne

In-app purchases

None

GoViewLp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CraftOS

One-time1
  • Plugin Collection 1$0.99

Questions

Is GoViewLp free?
GoViewLp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CraftOS free?
CraftOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoViewLp or CraftOS have ads?
Neither GoViewLp nor CraftOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoViewLp or CraftOS?
GoViewLp ships an update every 2 months, and CraftOS every 4 months. Most recently, GoViewLp was updated on October 9, 2026 and CraftOS on October 6, 2026.

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