# GDevelop vs Love2D Game Maker

The clearest difference is price: GDevelop at Free against Love2D Game Maker's $12.99. GDevelop also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and chart position (#38 vs #172). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GDevelop is free to download; Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99 up front. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GDevelop against 4.3 for Love2D Game Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | Love2D Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #172 |
| Size | 383 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) |

## What reviewers say

### GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #41 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited indie game access, Create 2D/3D games, No-code development, AI-assisted game building, Game templates and assets, Publish and share games, Leaderboards and multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Silver - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| Sci-Fi Space Village | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Animals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platformer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| GDevelop Mega Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful game engine
- 🤑 Can make great games
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤖 Impressive no-code features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤯 Confusing and complex
- 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing sprites
- Keyboard issues on mobile
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- Importing assets causes issues

**Requested features**

- Sprite editor
- More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
- Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
- Reduce subscription limits
- Add daily rewards or free currency


### Love2D Game Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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 GDevelop free?

GDevelop 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, GDevelop or Love2D Game Maker?

GDevelop and Love2D Game Maker are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 3 ratings respectively.

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

GDevelop shows ads; Love2D Game Maker does not.

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

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Love2D Game Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on October 13, 2026 and Love2D Game Maker on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GDevelop or Love2D Game Maker?

GDevelop currently peaks at #38 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*