# CraftOS vs Love2D Game Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CraftOS at 88% against Love2D Game Maker's 0%. CraftOS also leads on price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CraftOS is free to download; Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99 up front. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CraftOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftOS has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CraftOS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Love2D Game Maker's.

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CraftOS | Love2D Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 11 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) |

## What reviewers say

### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Love2D Game Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #168 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 CraftOS free?

CraftOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Love2D Game Maker free?

Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CraftOS or Love2D Game Maker?

CraftOS is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Love2D Game Maker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do CraftOS or Love2D Game Maker have ads?

Neither CraftOS nor Love2D Game Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CraftOS or Love2D Game Maker?

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, and Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, CraftOS was updated on September 18, 2026 and Love2D Game Maker on September 10, 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.*