Multi Compiler vs Lua IDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multi Compiler
This application allows users to write and execute code in various programming languages. It supports multiple languages, making it a versatile tool for developers and students learning to code. The app provides a platform to test and run code snippets directly on your device.
- Supports multiple coding languages
- Code execution on device
- Versatile for learning and testing
- User-friendly interface
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Support multiple coding languages
Lua IDE
A mobile integrated development environment for writing and running Lua code. It offers syntax highlighting, module support, and an offline reference manual. Cloud storage integration is also available.
- Syntax highlighting
- Module support
- Offline reference manual
- Works offline
- Cloud storage support
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• Lua IDE with syntax highlighting • Support requiring modules • Reference manual • Works completely offline • Cloud storage support, including iCloud
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lua IDE at 59% against Multi Compiler's 0%. Lua IDE also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Multi Compiler's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Multi Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lua IDE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lua IDE holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lua IDE has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Multi Compiler's written reviews are positive against 59% of Lua IDE's.
Multi Compiler ships an update every 3 months, Lua IDE every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multi Compiler | Lua IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.4 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wai Yin Chan | Wenhuan Li |
Customer experience
Multi Compiler
Lua IDE
In-app purchases
Multi Compiler
- Unlock languages$0.99
Lua IDE
No in-app purchases
