Comparison

BASIC vs Love2D Game Maker

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

Head to head
About

BASIC

Create and publish your own applications directly on your iOS device using an extended BASIC programming language. Features include a rich interface, advanced graphics, sound capabilities, and hardware support.

Highlights
  • Create standalone apps for App Store
  • Rich user interface elements
  • Advanced graphics and animation
  • Comprehensive sound and music support
  • Hardware sensor integration
  • Networking and file management
  • Customizable IDE with documentation
Features
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This is "smart BASIC" - an extended version of popular Minimal BASIC programming language. With "smart BASIC" you can create your own programs right on your iOS device. BASIC programs, written in "smart BASIC", can be published in the App Store as standalone applications using the "smart BASIC" SDK for Xcode. The "smart BASIC" programming language has many powerful features. INTERFACE: - buttons, text boxes, sliders, switches, browsers - pages for grouping your interface objects - support for additional TTF fonts - clipboard support - multitouch up to 11 simultaneous touches GRAPHIC: - advanced graphics functions - animated sprites, sprite sheet support MUSIC and SOUND: - play MP3, AIFF, WAV, MIDI, MOV and MP4 files - programmable MIDI synthesizer with 128 built-in instruments - support for additional sound fonts SF2 and DLS - speech synthesizer HARDWARE support: - GPS, compass - accelerometer - photo and video recording and more: - files - networking - integrated mathematics of complex numbers - customizable IDE - built-in documentation - ready-to-use examples of programs Visit the support forum to get assistance and to share your BASIC programs with other users.

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

BASIC4 screens
Love2D Game Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

BASIC and Love2D Game Maker both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Love2D Game Maker's. BASIC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, monetization model and chart position 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

BASIC costs $11.99 and Love2D Game Maker $12.99 up front. Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for BASIC against 4.3 for Love2D Game Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASIC has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Love2D Game Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASIC ships an update every 2 months, Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BASIC versus Love2D Game Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASICLove2D Game Maker
Price$11.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.2 (17 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#113 — better#172
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolay Denislamov盼军 崔

Customer experience

BASIC

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

Love2D Game Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BASIC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Love2D Game Maker

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is BASIC free?
BASIC costs $11.99, 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, BASIC or Love2D Game Maker?
Love2D Game Maker is rated higher. BASIC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Love2D Game Maker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do BASIC or Love2D Game Maker have ads?
Neither BASIC nor Love2D Game Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BASIC or Love2D Game Maker?
BASIC ships an update every 2 months, and Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, BASIC was updated on September 28, 2026 and Love2D Game Maker on September 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, BASIC or Love2D Game Maker?
BASIC currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Love2D Game Maker at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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