# C++ Shell vs Luana

The clearest difference is rating: C++ Shell at 4.2 against Luana's 3.0. C++ Shell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (229 vs 2). Luana's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and Luana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C++ Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ Shell has 229 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | C++ Shell | Luana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luana-code-in-lua/id6740181323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### C++ Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

**Highlights:** C++ code compilation and execution, Linux command-line interface, Integrated Python and Lua, Code highlighting, Split-screen display, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C++ Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |


### Luana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luana-code-in-lua/id6740181323)

Learn and write Lua code directly on your mobile device with an interactive editor and instant execution. Explore built-in examples and a help library to master Lua programming on the go.

**Highlights:** Interactive Lua editor with syntax highlighting, Instant script execution and output viewing, Built-in Lua examples for learning, Access to standard Lua libraries, Lightweight and fast performance, Integrated help library and tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C++ Shell free?

C++ Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Luana free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C++ Shell or Luana?

C++ Shell is rated higher. C++ Shell averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Luana averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do C++ Shell or Luana have ads?

Luana shows ads; C++ Shell does not.

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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.*