Comparison

Lua for Games vs iLinux

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

Head to head
About

Lua for Games

Features
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Learn Lua is a structured learning app designed to help you explore Lua programming, understand essential concepts, and build your knowledge step by step. From understanding what Lua is to writing your first program, Learn Lua brings lessons, quizzes, code practice, and learning progress together in one convenient place. EXPLORE LUA PROGRAMMING Discover Lua through organized lessons covering introductory concepts and practical programming topics. Explore topics such as: • What Is Lua? History and Use Cases • Installing Lua and Setting Up the Environment • Running Lua Scripts (Interpreter & Files) • Lua Syntax Basics • Keywords and Identifiers • Comments and Code Readability • First Lua Program (Hello World) Each topic is presented as part of a structured learning experience, helping you follow your lessons in a clear sequence. STRUCTURED LESSONS Browse organized chapters and individual lessons as you explore Lua programming. View lesson titles, reading-time information, quiz counts, and completion indicators to understand your learning journey. Continue reading lessons you have started and easily identify completed lessons. QUIZZES FOR PRACTICE Review your understanding through quizzes connected to your lessons. Use quiz questions to revisit programming concepts and reinforce what you have learned. CODE EDITOR Explore programming concepts through the app's code editor. Keep code-related learning alongside your lessons as you work through Lua programming topics. TAKE LEARNING NOTES Use the Take Notes feature to record important information while studying. Keep track of concepts, explanations, and programming details you want to revisit. TRACK YOUR LEARNING PROGRESS Follow your progress as you complete lessons and work through chapters. View learning information such as: • Completed lessons • Chapter completion percentages • Lesson progress indicators • Reading-time information • Quiz information See which lessons you have completed and which topics remain in your learning journey. SEARCH LEARNING CONTENT Use the search feature to find relevant learning content and navigate to topics you want to study. DAILY LEARNING HABIT Organize your learning around a daily study habit and maintain a consistent approach to your lessons. A CLEAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE Learn Lua brings together structured programming content and practical learning tools in an organized interface. Whether you are exploring Lua for the first time or reviewing programming fundamentals, you can move through topics at your own pace. Start learning Lua and build your programming knowledge one lesson at a time.

About

iLinux

A comprehensive offline reference for Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell commands. It offers detailed syntax, examples, and cross-platform equivalents, along with a daily quiz to reinforce learning. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

Highlights
  • Extensive command library (1650+ entries)
  • Cross-platform command equivalents
  • Integrated daily quiz and progress tracking
  • Offline access, no ads or tracking
  • Customizable themes and widgets
  • URL Scheme and Shortcuts support
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iLinux is a shell command reference and learning app for developers, operators, and terminal enthusiasts. It covers Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell. Fully offline, no ads, no tracking. Carry a complete command handbook in your pocket. Core Features Command Library 1. 1650+ offline entries: 1050+ Linux CLIs, 300 CMD Batch commands, and 300 PowerShell cmdlets. Topics include filesystem, text, processes, networking, containers (docker, kubectl, helm), version control (git, gh), build tools (cargo, go, cmake), and Windows essentials such as dir, robocopy, netsh, winget, Get-ChildItem, and Get-Process. 2. Linux uses 14 categories; CMD and PowerShell each have their own layout for clearer cross-platform study. 3. Every command includes a concise summary and a Markdown article with syntax, flags, examples, and notes. Cross-Platform Equivalents 1. 100+ mapped groups across Linux, CMD, and PowerShell. Jump between ls, dir, and Get-ChildItem from the detail screen in one tap. 2. Learn the Windows counterpart while studying Linux, or the Linux side while on Windows. 3. Favorites can link across platforms so your study stays connected. Shell Platform Switcher 1. Switch among Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell from Commands, Categories, or Daily Quiz without extra tabs. 2. Search and browse stay scoped to the active platform. 3. Show all favorites or only favorites from the current platform in Settings. Fast Lookup 1. A to Z index and category browsing. 2. Global search across names, summaries, and article text. 3. List or grid layouts with adjustable columns on iPhone and iPad. 4. Copy commands and share polished command cards. An equivalents bar jumps to mapped commands on other platforms. Daily Quiz and Learning Progress 1. Daily quiz with option-meaning questions. Generic flags such as -h and --help are filtered out. 2. Quiz sets and scores are tracked separately per shell platform. 3. Reshuffle, streak tracking, and one-tap review from wrong answers back to command detail. 4. Favorites, recents, and a wrong-answer notebook. All progress stays on device. Home Screen Widgets, All Five 1. Daily command with manual shuffle. 2. Category spotlight, quiz glance, favorites glance, and wrong-book glance. 3. Pick the widget command library in Settings: Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell. Themes and Appearance 1. Fifteen curated accent presets, including Mountain Mist, Celadon Jade, Moonlit Blue, Misty Violet, Amber Glow, Aloeswood, and Jade Cream. 2. Custom accent color, light or dark mode, and alternate app icons on iPhone and iPad. 3. Widget titles and icons follow your accent color, with optional theme-matched gradient backgrounds. Languages 1. UI and command content in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. 2. Content language can differ from UI language. All three shell libraries include trilingual summaries and articles. Productivity Shortcuts 1. URL Scheme and Shortcuts support for commands, quiz, and favorites, with an optional platform parameter. 2. Up to four customizable Home Screen quick actions when you long-press the app icon. 3. On iPad with a keyboard, Command+F opens search and Command+1 through 4 switch tabs. Privacy and Offline 1. The full command library works offline. No network required to read and learn. 2. No personal data collection, no ads, no third-party tracking. 3. The App Store public lookup API is used only when you manually check for updates. Whether you are new to Linux, a terminal power user, a developer comparing Windows and Linux commands, or an operator who needs a pocket reference on iPhone and iPad, iLinux is your shell command dictionary on the go. Built to teach and reference commands, not to emulate a terminal. Feedback and App Store ratings are welcome.

Screenshots

Lua for Games4 screens
iLinux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lua for Games at none against iLinux's 1. iLinux's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months) and price ($1.19 vs $2.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lua for Games costs $2.99 and iLinux $1.19 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lua for Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lua for Games ships an update every 10 months, iLinux every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Lua for Games versus iLinux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLua for GamesiLinux
Price$2.99$1.19 — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB72 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Umair天从 何

In-app purchases

None

Lua for Games

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iLinux

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99

Questions

Is Lua for Games free?
Lua for Games costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLinux free?
iLinux costs $1.19, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Lua for Games or iLinux have ads?
Neither Lua for Games nor iLinux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lua for Games or iLinux?
Lua for Games ships an update every 10 months, and iLinux every 5 days. Most recently, Lua for Games was updated on October 24, 2026 and iLinux on October 24, 2026.

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