# Lua IDE vs CodeWiki

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeWiki at 100% against Lua IDE's 50%. CodeWiki also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Lua IDE's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lua IDE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CodeWiki sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodeWiki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lua IDE has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lua IDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodeWiki's.

Lua IDE ships an update every 6 weeks, CodeWiki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lua IDE | CodeWiki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lua-ide-learn-lua-coding/id638219114/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewiki/id6443806444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) | [Felipe Grosze Nipper de Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575428269) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### CodeWiki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewiki/id6443806444)

Learn Swift programming with a curated collection of tutorials, code examples, and tips. This app aims to help aspiring iOS developers write more secure and efficient code.

**Highlights:** Swift code examples, Programming tutorials, Secure coding tips, Efficient code guidance, iOS development focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus (3 Months) | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lua IDE free?

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

### Is CodeWiki free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lua IDE or CodeWiki?

CodeWiki is rated higher. Lua IDE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CodeWiki averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lua IDE or CodeWiki have ads?

Neither Lua IDE nor CodeWiki shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lua IDE or CodeWiki?

Lua IDE ships an update every 6 weeks, and CodeWiki every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lua IDE was updated on September 21, 2026 and CodeWiki on September 23, 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.*