Comparison

Lua IDE vs Firelog

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Module support
  • Offline reference manual
  • Works offline
  • Cloud storage support
Features
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• Lua IDE with syntax highlighting • Support requiring modules • Reference manual • Works completely offline • Cloud storage support, including iCloud

About

Firelog

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage Firebase projects on mobile
  • Browse and edit Firestore data
  • Monitor Cloud Functions and logs
  • Inspect Cloud Storage
  • Manage user authentication
  • Track production activity and alerts
Features
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Firelog is the mobile Firebase admin dashboard that lets you manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, manage users, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity — without opening a laptop. Perfect for developers who need Firebase tools on the go. Fix data, reset passwords, clean up storage, monitor deployments, and keep an eye on production while you’re on the couch, at lunch, or waiting for coffee. The Mobile Firebase Dashboard Developers Have Been Waiting For Firelog turns your phone into a powerful Firebase admin console with native performance and developer-focused tools. Firestore Editor • Browse collections and documents • Create, edit, and delete data • Full field type support (timestamps, geopoints, arrays, maps, null) • Navigate nested subcollections Authentication Manager • Search Firebase users instantly • View sign-in providers and account metadata • Disable or delete accounts • Reset user passwords Cloud Functions Monitoring • View deployed functions across regions • Inspect function logs and invocations • Monitor failure rates and errors • Trigger Firebase deploy actions (Pro) Cloud Storage Manager • Browse bucket folders • Inspect file metadata and size • Upload or delete files • Preview images inside the app Firebase Hosting • View hosting sites per project • Browse deployment history • Inspect release versions and channels Realtime Database • Navigate JSON node trees • Explore nested data structures • View node values inline Firebase Extensions • View installed extension instances • See extension status and metadata • Monitor updates and instance health Remote Config • View all parameters • Inspect conditional overrides • Monitor current config state App Check • See enforcement status across services • Quickly audit security configuration Live Firebase Monitoring Stay informed about what’s happening in production. Firelog includes smart alerts that notify you about important Firebase events. Push alerts include: • New authentication users • Auth sign-up spikes • Cloud Functions failures • Function recovery alerts • Function error-rate surges • Weekly activity digest Notifications link directly to the correct screen so you can react instantly. Designed for Real Firebase Developers Firelog is built by developers who use Firebase daily. Examples of real workflows: • Fix Firestore data from your phone • Delete storage files during deployments • Monitor Cloud Functions while away from your laptop • Track authentication spikes in real time Your Firebase dashboard now fits in your pocket. Pro Subscription Unlock advanced Firebase tools: • Deploy functions and hosting • Offline action queue • Advanced alerts • Bulk actions • Unlimited Firebase projects Plans available monthly or annually with a free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy & Security Your Firebase access stays secure. • Tokens never leave your device • Sensitive data stored in iOS Keychain • No third-party ad tracking Firelog is an independent Firebase client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC. Privacy Policy https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/privacy Terms of Service https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Lua IDE3 screens
Firelog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firelog at 4.6 against Lua IDE's 3.4. Firelog also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). Lua IDE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lua IDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firelog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 42 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 60% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Lua IDE versus Firelog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLua IDEFirelog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (22 ratings)4.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#75 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWenhuan LiValet Hero LLC

Customer experience

Lua IDE

All ratings22 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative25.9%

Firelog

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lua IDE

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Firelog

Subscriptions8
  • All Access$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Flash Sale$12.996 Months
  • All Access$12.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$34.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • All Access$19.99
  • All Access$29.99
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Lua IDE free?
Lua IDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firelog free?
Firelog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lua IDE or Firelog?
Firelog is rated higher. Lua IDE averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do Lua IDE or Firelog have ads?
Neither Lua IDE nor Firelog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lua IDE or Firelog?
Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, Lua IDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Firelog on September 10, 2026.

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