# BASIC vs Love2D Game Maker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASIC | Love2D Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$11.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #173 |
| Size | 135 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolay Denislamov](https://appshunter.io/developer/505796639) | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) |

## What reviewers say

### BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id1540244170)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Love2D Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #114 in the App Store charts, and Love2D Game Maker at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*