# Lua IDE vs Ruby IDE Fresh Edition

The clearest difference is price: Ruby IDE Fresh Edition at Free against Lua IDE's $0.99. Ruby IDE Fresh Edition also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). Lua IDE's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ruby IDE Fresh Edition is free to download; Lua IDE costs $0.99 up front. Lua IDE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ruby IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ruby IDE Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Lua IDE's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ruby IDE Fresh Edition's.

Lua IDE ships an update every 6 weeks, Ruby IDE Fresh Edition every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lua IDE | Ruby IDE Fresh Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide-learn-lua-coding/id638219114/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-ide-fresh-edition/id1397407513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### Lua IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #169 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |


### Ruby IDE Fresh Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-ide-fresh-edition/id1397407513)

This application simplifies learning and coding for Ruby. It offers grammar highlighting, direct code execution for testing, and a range of practical functions to enhance the user experience. Learn, code, compile, and share your projects efficiently.

**Highlights:** Grammar highlighting, Direct code execution, Rich practical functions, Code compilation, Code sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Convenient functions | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lua IDE free?

Lua IDE costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ruby IDE Fresh Edition free?

Ruby IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lua IDE or Ruby IDE Fresh Edition?

Ruby IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. Lua IDE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ruby IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Lua IDE or Ruby IDE Fresh Edition have ads?

Neither Lua IDE nor Ruby IDE Fresh Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lua IDE or Ruby IDE Fresh Edition?

Lua IDE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ruby IDE Fresh Edition every 3 months. Most recently, Lua IDE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ruby IDE Fresh Edition on October 29, 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.*