# Love2D Game Maker vs Classic BASIC

The clearest difference is price: Classic BASIC at $2.99 against Love2D Game Maker's $12.99. Classic BASIC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Love2D Game Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99 and Classic BASIC $2.99 up front. Love2D Game Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic BASIC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Love2D Game Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Classic BASIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Love2D Game Maker | Classic BASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-basic/id6780277386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #172 | **#39** |
| Size | 140 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [盼军 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/567286451) | [Nathan Baughman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802995512) |

## What reviewers say

### Love2D Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love2d-game-maker/id6476174098)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create 2D games on your mobile device using the Love2D framework. Features a powerful code editor, virtual joystick, and asset management. Learn from open-source games and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Love2D framework integration, Advanced Lua code editor, Virtual joystick support, Asset management and import, Cross-platform export, Learning resources with open-source games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


### Classic BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-basic/id6780277386)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A retro-inspired BASIC programming environment for modern devices. Write, run, and save line-numbered programs with classic commands and graphics. Includes built-in examples, games, and a programming guide for an approachable learning experience.

**Highlights:** Line-numbered BASIC programming, Built-in program catalog, Classic BASIC commands, Graphics commands, Built-in games, Programming guidebook

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Love2D Game Maker free?

Love2D Game Maker costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Classic BASIC free?

Classic BASIC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Love2D Game Maker or Classic BASIC?

Classic BASIC is rated higher. Love2D Game Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Classic BASIC averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Love2D Game Maker or Classic BASIC have ads?

Neither Love2D Game Maker nor Classic BASIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Love2D Game Maker or Classic BASIC?

Love2D Game Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Classic BASIC weekly. Most recently, Love2D Game Maker was updated on October 3, 2026 and Classic BASIC on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Love2D Game Maker or Classic BASIC?

Love2D Game Maker currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and Classic BASIC at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*