# Lua IDE vs Firelog for Firebase Console

The clearest difference is rating: Firelog for Firebase Console at 4.7 against Lua IDE's 3.4. Firelog for Firebase Console also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). Lua IDE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firelog for Firebase Console sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lua IDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firelog for Firebase Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Lua IDE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Firelog for Firebase Console's.

Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, Firelog for Firebase Console every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lua IDE | Firelog for Firebase Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide/id1549382090/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-for-firebase-console/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 2 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wenhuan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243152342) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### Lua IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide/id1549382090)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Firelog for Firebase Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-for-firebase-console/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, manage users, and inspect storage without needing a laptop. Ideal for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

**Highlights:** Browse and edit Firestore data, Manage Firebase users, Monitor Cloud Functions logs, Inspect Cloud Storage, View Firebase Hosting deployments, Manage Realtime Database, Trigger function and hosting deploys (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lua IDE free?

Lua IDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Firelog for Firebase Console free?

Firelog for Firebase Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lua IDE or Firelog for Firebase Console?

Firelog for Firebase Console is rated higher. Lua IDE averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Firelog for Firebase Console averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do Lua IDE or Firelog for Firebase Console have ads?

Firelog for Firebase Console shows ads; Lua IDE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lua IDE or Firelog for Firebase Console?

Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, and Firelog for Firebase Console every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lua IDE was updated on November 13, 2026 and Firelog for Firebase Console on November 14, 2026.

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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.*