# Scripting vs Luana

The clearest difference is rating: Scripting at 4.9 against Luana's 3.0. Scripting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (84 vs 2). Luana's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Luana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripting has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | Luana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luana-code-in-lua/id6740181323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Scripting free?

Scripting 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, Scripting or Luana?

Scripting is rated higher. Scripting averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Luana averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scripting or Luana have ads?

Luana shows ads; Scripting 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.*