# GDevelop vs U Game Engine + xLua

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GDevelop at 50% against U Game Engine + xLua's 0%. GDevelop also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). U Game Engine + xLua's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GDevelop is free to download; U Game Engine + xLua costs $19.99 up front. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and U Game Engine + xLua sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

U Game Engine + xLua holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of GDevelop's written reviews are positive against 0% of U Game Engine + xLua's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, U Game Engine + xLua fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | U Game Engine + xLua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-game-engine-plus-xlua/id6743805852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 599 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| 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:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #37 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


### U Game Engine + xLua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-game-engine-plus-xlua/id6743805852)

Create and run 2D and 3D games directly on your mobile device. Script gameplay using Lua, import assets, and test instantly. This app provides professional-grade game development tools in a pocket-sized format.

**Highlights:** Build 2D/3D games on iOS, Script with Lua, Real-time testing, Import assets, Integrated development environment, Lua tutorials

**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 U Game Engine + xLua free?

U Game Engine + xLua costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GDevelop or U Game Engine + xLua?

U Game Engine + xLua is rated higher. GDevelop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while U Game Engine + xLua averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GDevelop or U Game Engine + xLua have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; U Game Engine + xLua does not.

### Which is updated more often, GDevelop or U Game Engine + xLua?

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, and U Game Engine + xLua fortnightly. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on October 8, 2026 and U Game Engine + xLua on October 3, 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.*