Comparison

Touch Lua vs Learn to Code

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

Head to head
About

Touch Lua

Learn and program using Lua, a powerful yet simple scripting language, directly on your iPhone. Features include a robust editor, multi-program support, and libraries for graphics, audio, and networking. Ideal for learning, prototyping, and advanced calculations.

Highlights
  • Lua programming environment
  • Powerful editor with syntax highlighting
  • Graphics, audio, database, and network support
  • Multi-program and directory management
  • Built-in tutorials and reference
  • In-app purchase for advanced libraries
Features
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Program with Lua, a simple and modern programming language. Lua’s syntax is simple as BASIC but Lua is faster and more powerful. Which make it just perfect for iPhone platform. *** TouchLua+ (iPad version of TouchLua) is now available at App Store *** Touch Lua Features: + Two modes: program/console (command line) + Multi program and directories support + Export/email programs and results + Powerful editor with Syntax highlighting + Graphics, audio, database and network programming support + Text screen: stylized text printing + Built in help: Tutorials (hands on), Wiki, Reference + Sample programs provided Use Touch Lua: + Learn programming and modern scripting + Apply your programming skills + Rapid prototyping + Use it as advanced calculator + Graphing Tool Now available through In-App Purchase: Nitro Graphics Library: Create 2D & 3D Graphics with the power of your GPU. Draw Library: Empowers you to create complex graphics from simple graphic objects Features: + Draw simple graphic objects: lines, rectangles, circles, text, ... + Draw at the super speed of your device + Make animations + Access Gyroscope and Accelerometers + Draw and create images + Enables you to run included Graphic Sample Programs Audio Library : enables to play music and sound effects. Features: - Play one music track at once - Play multiple sound effects synchronously - Create and play your own sounds and save them as files Socket Library: network support Turtle Library: Logo like graphic commands designed to encourage logical thinking Examples are provided for absolute Beginners To start learning Lua choose Console from main menu then select Tutorials (first aid kit icon). Now read & apply and you will learn Lua basic’s in no time! Kindly Note: Touch Lua uses Lua 5.2 standard, so if you hit into undefined function see the alternative for it from the reference. some examples: unpack() now is table.unpack(), loadstring() is now load() Make sure to take a look at other free App’s from Hawwash-Soft

About

Learn to Code

Learn to code with interactive, hands-on Python labs that run directly on your device. Practice with real code, data, and APIs without needing internet or setup. Progress from basics to advanced topics like data analysis and machine learning at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding labs
  • On-device Python IDE
  • Offline learning
  • Real-world projects
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Instant feedback
Features
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Learn to code with interactive, hands-on coding labs you can run right on your iPhone or iPad—no setup, no internet required. Tinkerstellar pairs bite-sized tutorials with an on-device Python IDE, so you can practice with real data, libraries, and APIs while you learn. Start from Python basics (syntax, variables, functions, loops) and progress to practical topics like data analysis, data visualization, web scraping, HTTP/networking, XML/JSON parsing, and machine learning—all at your own pace. What you’ll do with Tinkerstellar • Follow step-by-step, self-paced labs with instant feedback • Run real Python code in a built-in editor that works like a mobile IDE • Work on practical, real-world projects using real datasets and APIs • Explore advanced topics gradually, with clear explanations and examples • Learn anywhere: labs are fully pre-configured and work offline Why it’s different • All-in-one environment—no Python install, no configuration, no extra apps • Interactive learning—write, run, and tweak code as you go • Real skills—apply Python to everyday tasks: analysis, scraping, automation, ML Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up on advanced concepts, Tinkerstellar offers a clear, approachable path to learning Python and applying it to real problems. The lessons are compact and easy to digest, and the interactive exercises make learning engaging and effective—all directly on your device, even offline. If you want a practical way to learn Python programming, practice coding, and build confidence with tools used in data science, automation, and more, Tinkerstellar is for you.

Screenshots

Touch Lua4 screens
Learn to Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn to Code at 4.9 against Touch Lua's 3.7. Learn to Code also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 15). Touch Lua's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Touch Lua sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Learn to Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn to Code holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn to Code has 601 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Touch Lua's written reviews are positive against 71% of Learn to Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touch Lua ships an update every 2 months, Learn to Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Touch Lua versus Learn to Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch LuaLearn to Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.9 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings15601 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB462 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmad HawwashRational Matter

Customer experience

Touch Lua

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative7.5%

Learn to Code

All ratings601 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Touch Lua

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
  • 🚀 Fast compilation and execution
  • 📚 Excellent built-in tutorials and documentation
  • 💡 Ability to create games and programs on mobile
  • 🎓 Great for beginners learning Lua programming

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for libraries
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup or during editing
  • 📝 Limited code storage capacity (crashes with large files)
  • ⚠️ Auto-indentation cannot be disabled
  • 🔍 File viewer doesn't display hidden files (starting with period)

Learn to Code

From 601 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Clear, well-written lessons and explanations
  • 💻 Ability to run code directly in the app
  • 🌐 Works offline seamlessly
  • 🎯 Bite-sized, digestible content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on newer devices (M4 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro, iPadOS 18)
  • ❌ Limited interactivity and hands-on exercises
  • 💳 Unclear pricing structure and hidden payment walls
  • 🔥 Performance issues (app runs warm on M1 iPad)
  • 📝 Lacks graded exercises and code validation

Bugs and requests

Touch Lua

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on startup after device transfer
  • White screen when running programs with functions
  • Crashes when saving files on iOS 8
  • Crashes when entering 100+ lines of code
  • Crashes with large inputs or pasted code
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  • File viewer cannot access directories created after app restart
  • Auto-tab fails with inline if statements and arrays
  • Graphics library rendering issues
  • Audio library errors
  • Coroutines don't execute as separate threads
  • App crashes after 1000+ lines of code
  • DONE button missing with external keyboard
  • Return key creates double line breaks
  • Code color coding stops working with large programs
  • Typing becomes slow with programs over 300 lines

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to disable auto-indentation
  • Increase code storage limit per script
  • Function collapsing/minimizing for large programs
  • Undo button functionality
  • Copyable console output
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  • Line numbers in editor
  • iPad version with universal app support
  • Pastebin integration
  • Hardware access (camera, gyroscope, accelerometer)
  • Touch input and screen output options
  • Persistent data storage for programs
  • Export to home screen
  • JavaScript version of the app
  • Event listeners for accelerometer and microphone
  • Community sharing platform for programs
  • Loadstring support
  • Fixed-width font option

Learn to Code

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch with iPadOS 18
  • Crashes on M4 iPad Pro
  • Crashes on Apple Vision Pro when rerunning code
  • Storage/internet error messages despite sufficient resources
  • Some code examples fail to execute (e.g., iris data loading)
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  • App runs hot on M1 iPad Pro

Requested features

7 requests
  • Graded exercises and code challenges
  • Text highlighting capability (like iBooks)
  • More hands-on, problem-solving activities
  • Spanish language support
  • Unified pricing menu showing all available courses
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  • Clear learning path and starting point
  • Performance optimization for M1/M4 devices

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Touch Lua

One-time5
  • Turtle Library$0.99
  • Socket Library$0.99
  • Audio Library$1.99
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  • Draw Library$4.99
  • Nitro Library$5.99
10 purchases

Learn to Code

One-time10
  • Clustering with k-Means$1.49
  • Introduction to Data Analysis$1.49
  • Python Data Structures$2.99
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  • Data Cleaning with Pandas$2.99
  • Beyond Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • HTTP Requests with Python$2.99
  • Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • Expressive Data with Python$2.99
  • Web Scraping with Python$2.99
  • Unlimited Coding Labs$19.99

Questions

Is Touch Lua free?
Touch Lua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn to Code free?
Learn to Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Touch Lua or Learn to Code?
Learn to Code is rated higher. Touch Lua averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Learn to Code averages 4.9 from 601 ratings.
Do Touch Lua or Learn to Code have ads?
Neither Touch Lua nor Learn to Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Touch Lua or Learn to Code?
Touch Lua ships an update every 2 months, and Learn to Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Touch Lua was updated on October 6, 2026 and Learn to Code on October 7, 2026.

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