JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere vs Lucky Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
This app provides a portable programming editor for web development on mobile devices. It allows users to write and preview JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code, with features like console logging and file sharing. It's designed for web engineers and designers needing a simple, on-the-go coding solution.
- Write JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Internal browser preview
- Console logs and errors
- Import/export via Dropbox
- Project templates
- Wi-Fi server
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Programming editor in your pocket. JavaScript Anywhere is one of the oldest development environments on iOS since 2010. It's a simple and portable editing tool for web engineers and designers. [Features] - Write JavaScript, HTML, and CSS source code. - Preview on the internal browser. - Show console logs or errors. - Import project / Download images from the web. - Send e-mail / iTunes file sharing to export. - Configure editor styles, and syntax highlighting. - Simple server for Wi-Fi - Export to / Import from Dropbox. - Project templates (Basic/jQuery/React/Bootstrap/p5) That's all. JSAnywhere is minimal forever. Happy coding! --------------- Featured in: * The magazine "Mac People" in September 2013 issue. * "Apps for Developers" on App Store collection by Apple in June 2015.
Lucky Counter
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Count what matters, without slowing down. Lucky Counter turns habits, goals, scores, inventory, workouts and everyday moments into simple counters you can update in seconds. Choose a quick-start preset or build your own with a starting value, custom step, goal, auto reset, emoji and notes. COUNT YOUR WAY • Add or subtract with large, responsive controls • Hold to count quickly • Set custom steps, goals and auto-reset options • Pin important counters and keep every change in history SEE REAL PROGRESS • Review a clear 7-day activity chart • See total taps, counters updated today and goals reached • Find your most-used counter at a glance STAY ON TRACK • Set one friendly daily reminder • Share a polished counter card • Choose Light, Dark or System appearance • Use the app offline without creating an account OPTIONAL CLOUD SYNC Lucky Counter is local-first. Sign in with Apple or Google only if you want cloud backup and synchronization across devices. You stay in control of your counters and account data. From water and workouts to game scores and stock counts, if it matters to you, it counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lucky Counter at none against JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's shown. JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere ships an update every 2 months, Lucky Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere | Lucky Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (459 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 459 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Tobioka | YI SUN |
Bugs and requests
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when creating new projects
- CSS and JavaScript changes not reflected in output
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected behavior with certain JavaScript features
Requested features
9 requests- Add ability to save files
- Improve syntax highlighting
- Add line numbers
- Support for more file types (e.g. TypeScript, SCSS)
- Ability to create and manage multiple projects
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- Integrate with cloud storage (e.g. iCloud, Google Drive)
- Add a JavaScript console for debugging
- Customize keyboard with common coding characters
- Implement a full-screen mode
Lucky Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
No in-app purchases
Lucky Counter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere free?
Is Lucky Counter free?
Do JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or Lucky Counter have ads?
Which is updated more often, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or Lucky Counter?
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