# Brainf*ck vs Lua IDE

The clearest difference is rating: Lua IDE at 3.5 against Brainf*ck's 2.9. Lua IDE also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Brainf*ck's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainf*ck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Lua IDE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lua IDE holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Brainf*ck's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lua IDE's.

Brainf*ck ships an update every 2 weeks, Lua IDE every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainf*ck | Lua IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfck/id493926421/reviews) | **[3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide-learn-lua-coding/id638219114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [macflash.ru](https://appshunter.io/developer/493926424) | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainf*ck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfck/id493926421)

This tool provides an integrated development environment for an esoteric programming language known for its extreme minimalism. It allows users to write and execute programs using only eight simple commands, challenging and amusing programmers.

**Highlights:** Minimalist command set, Turing complete language, Instruction pointer execution, Byte cell array, Data pointer movement, Input/Output streams

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lua IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide-learn-lua-coding/id638219114)

This app provides a comprehensive environment for learning and coding in Lua. It features a code editor, file manager, and an integrated interpreter for testing and running scripts.

**Highlights:** Standalone Lua interpreter, Feature-rich code editor, Intuitive file manager, Interactive learning environment, Multi-file project support, Terminal integration, ANSI escape code support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainf*ck free?

Brainf*ck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lua IDE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainf*ck or Lua IDE?

Lua IDE is rated higher. Brainf*ck averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lua IDE averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Brainf*ck or Lua IDE have ads?

Neither Brainf*ck nor Lua IDE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainf*ck or Lua IDE?

Brainf*ck ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lua IDE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brainf*ck was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lua IDE on September 21, 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.*