Beacon Tap vs Luana
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beacon Tap
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Luana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beacon Tap | Luana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mrtsos | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd |
In-app purchases
Beacon Tap
No in-app purchases
Luana
- Pro$4.99








