Comparison

Beacon Tap vs Luana

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Tap

Features
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Add a 'Read Self Test' feature to the dashboard screen that reads test logs from the beacon memory and displays all fault statuses.

About

Luana

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
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Luana is your friendly pocket companion for writing, running, and experimenting with the Lua programming language—right on your mobile device. Whether you’re a seasoned scripter or a total beginner, Luana offers an intuitive workspace to learn, create, and explore Lua anytime, anywhere. • Interactive Editor: Type Lua code in a clean, modern interface. Enjoy syntax colour highlighting for easy reading. • Instant Execution: Run your Lua scripts at the tap of a button, then view the output instantly. Great for rapid prototyping, testing ideas, or practicing code. • On-the-Go Learning: Explore built-in examples—from maths demos to string processing—so you can experiment with language features even if you’re new to coding. It’s perfect for quick practice sessions in your spare time. • Expandable Libraries: Use standard libraries like math, string, and more. • Lightweight & Fast: Designed with performance in mind, letting you focus on creativity without slowdown. • Built-In Help & Tutorials: A handy help library covers all Lua instructions, commands, and examples.

Screenshots

Beacon Tap4 screens
Luana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Tap at none against Luana's 1. Beacon Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown). Luana's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Luana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Beacon Tap versus Luana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon TapLuana
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermrtsosAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Tap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Luana

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Beacon Tap free?
Beacon Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luana free?
Luana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacon Tap or Luana have ads?
Luana shows ads; Beacon Tap does not.

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