Comparison

Touch Lua vs Learn Lua

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 Lua

Features
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Whether you're learning Lua Programming as a hobby, for school/college, or to build a career, this tutorial has you covered! It takes you from basics to advanced concepts like data structures — all with a sleek, interactive interface. Why Choose Lua Tutorial? - Free with no hidden charges! - Ad-Free for a distraction-free experience. - Available on all platforms. Features You'll Love: - Comprehensive Lessons: Master Lua Programming from A to Z. - Interview Questions: Practice with real interview Q&A. - Quizzes: Test your knowledge with multiple difficulty levels. - Demo Programs: Visualize concepts with hands-on examples. - Clear Syntax: Learn step-by-step with organized syntax explanations. Website: www.OnePercent.club LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.Com/Company/Onepercent-Club/

Screenshots

Touch Lua4 screens
Learn Lua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Lua at none against Touch Lua's 5. Touch Lua's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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. Touch Lua sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Learn Lua asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Touch Lua versus Learn Lua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch LuaLearn Lua
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmad HawwashOnePercent

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 Lua

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Learn Lua

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch Lua free?
Touch Lua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Lua free?
Learn Lua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Touch Lua or Learn Lua have ads?
Neither Touch Lua nor Learn Lua shows ads.

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