Comparison

Codea vs Track Trends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codea

Create interactive games and visual ideas using a touch-friendly code editor. Build projects with 2D/3D rendering, physics, and export them to create real apps. Supports Lua and GLSL.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D renderer
  • Touch-based visual editors
  • Lua programming language
  • Export to Xcode
  • Physics engines
  • GLSL shader editor
  • Import assets from Dropbox
Features
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"It’s kind of like the Garage Band of coding." – Wired "Codea for iPad is a super slick way to write and run programs on your iPad." – Gizmodo Codea lets you create games and simulations — or just about any visual idea you have. Turn your thoughts into interactive creations that make use of iPad features like Multi-Touch and the accelerometer. We think Codea is the most beautiful code editor you'll use, and it's easy. Codea is designed to let you touch your code. Want to change a color, or an image? Tapping will bring up visual editors that let you choose exactly what you want. Codea is built on the Lua programming language. A simple, elegant language that doesn't rely too much on symbols — a perfect match for iPad. Here's how you use it: type your code. Press play to watch it run. Interact with it. Get creative. FEATURES • A fully featured 2D and 3D renderer • Lots of great example projects to learn from, including games • Touch your code: tap colors, images and sounds to adjust them • Export your finished projects to Xcode to produce real apps • Complete in-line reference documentation accessible from keyboard • Intelligent syntax highlighting and auto-completing code editor • Import your own assets from Dropbox • Full 2D and 3D physics engines for complex motion • Add parameters so you can tweak variables at runtime • Interact with accelerometer and multi-touch on your device • Generate retro-game sound effects • GLSL Shader Language support with live shader editor • Bluetooth keyboard support and keyboard shortcuts • Air Code: code live from your PC using WiFi • Much, much more IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Join the forums at https://talk.codea.io to ask questions, share ideas and get help when you need it • If you need help or wish to get in contact with us, please use the support link on this page • Privacy policy https://codea.io/privacy • Terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION • Codea is free to use for projects up to 500 lines, after which you can subscribe to Codea Pro for access to advanced features and unlimited project size • Monthly and yearly plans available • Lifetime one-time purchase also available • Pricing may vary by region. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.

About

Track Trends

Features
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Introducing TrackTrends, the ultimate app designed specifically for race car enthusiasts and professionals. With TrackTrends, drivers can now effortlessly keep track of their ever-evolving racing setups and analyze the impact of each race on their car's performance. a. Stay on Top of Changes: TrackTrends empowers drivers by providing a comprehensive platform to record and manage all changes made to the car setup. From modifications to tire pressure, suspension adjustments to aerodynamic tweaks, everything can be meticulously logged and tracked. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a passionate amateur, TrackTrends ensures that no detail is overlooked, allowing you to fine-tune your race car with precision and confidence. b. Analyze Race Impact: TrackTrends goes beyond just recording changes by enabling you to compare and analyze the effect of each race on your car's performance. By capturing essential data such as lap times and more, TrackTrends provides valuable insights into how different race conditions and setups influence your overall performance. Identify trends, patterns, and correlations to uncover the optimal race strategy for various tracks and conditions. TrackTrends' user-friendly interface allows you to effortlessly navigate through your race history and examine the data that matters most to you. Whether you're looking to shave off precious seconds from your lap times or enhance the stability and handling of your race car, TrackTrends puts the power of data analysis at your fingertips. TrackTrends is more than just an app; it's a tool that empowers racers to push the boundaries of performance. Whether you're a dedicated professional or an adrenaline-seeking enthusiast, TrackTrends is your indispensable companion on the journey to racing success. Download TrackTrends today and unlock the full potential of your race car by harnessing the power of data analysis and staying one step ahead of the competition. Subscription Details: Unlock a world of premium content with "Tier 1". With this annual subscription, you'll enjoy all the benefits for just $49.99. Subscribe today and experience the best our app has to offer – it's just a click away! - The TrackTrends "Tier 1" subscription provides unlimited access to all the app's content and features. - The subscription price is $49.99 per year. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://hairbraindev.com/#/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Codea4 screens
Track Trends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Codea at every 2 weeks against Track Trends's every 4 weeks. Track Trends's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codea sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Track Trends sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codea ships an update every 2 weeks, Track Trends every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Codea versus Track Trends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeaTrack Trends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTwo Lives LeftHair Brain LLC

Bugs and requests

Codea

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when switching between documents
  • Xcode export not working with latest version of Xcode
  • Keyboard and cursor issues when using Bluetooth keyboard

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to import sounds and 3D models
  • Improve documentation and provide more tutorials
  • Add support for more programming languages beyond Lua

Track Trends

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Codea

Subscriptions2
  • Codea Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Codea Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Codea Pro Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

Track Trends

Subscriptions3
  • Tier 1$25.001 Year
  • Tier 2$50.001 Year
  • Unlimited$200.001 Year

Questions

Is Codea free?
Codea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Track Trends free?
Track Trends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codea or Track Trends have ads?
Neither Codea nor Track Trends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codea or Track Trends?
Codea ships an update every 2 weeks, and Track Trends every 4 weeks. Most recently, Codea was updated on October 26, 2026 and Track Trends on October 24, 2026.

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