Lua for Games vs iLinux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Lua for Games
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Learn Lua: The Ultimate Coding Tutorial for Game Development & Scripting Unlock the power of Lua programming with the most intuitive learning app on the App Store! Whether you want to script games, develop with LOVE, or master embedded systems, Learn Lua provides a structured path from beginner to pro. WHY MASTER LUA? Lua is a high-level, lightweight programming language used by millions of developers globally. It is the gold standard for game engines and performance-critical applications due to its speed and efficiency. CORE FEATURES FOR FAST LEARNING: Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive into 100+ lessons covering Variables, Data Types, Operators, Control Flow, and Functions. Interactive Coding Quizzes: Reinforce your memory with instant feedback on quiz performance. Track Your Progress: Stay motivated with a visual dashboard featuring completion percentages, daily activity logs, and "Best Streak" tracking. Help Center Integration: Stuck on a bug? Search Stack Overflow directly within the app for expert solutions. Fully Customizable UI: Personalize your workspace with Dark Mode, List/Grid views, and 20+ premium color themes. Smart Search: Quickly find specific topics or categories like #grid, #layout, or #logic to refresh your skills. If you want to create your own games, mastering Lua is the first step. Our app breaks down the logic used in game scripting so you can start building your own virtual worlds faster. Download Learn Lua today and start your coding journey!
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lua for Games at none against iLinux's 1. Lua for Games also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). iLinux's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Lua for Games costs $1.99 and iLinux $1.19 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lua for Games asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lua for Games | iLinux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.19 โ better |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Paid |
| Best chart rank | โ | #61 โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad Umair | ๅคฉไป ไฝ |
In-app purchases
Lua for Games
No in-app purchases
iLinux
- Reward developers$0.99









