Comparison

Lua for Games vs LoHo Local Server

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: 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!

About

LoHo Local Server

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, portable localhost web server. Testing web development projects on the go has never been easier. LoHO allows you to instantly spin up a local website server directly on your iPhone. No cloud hosting or complex configurations required—just open your website folder and view your build live in Safari in seconds. Key Features - Instant Localhost Hosting: Open any website folder on your device and generate a working local IP address instantly. - Essential Development Tools: Perfect for web developers and designers who need a quick, reliable local server environment in their pocket. - Seamless Webserver Preview: Test responsive layouts, code updates, and assets live in Safari without deploying to the web. - Offline Friendly: Run your local server anywhere, anytime, completely offline. Streamline your mobile dev workflow with the simplest local server app available. Legal: www.loho.asia/privacy.html www.loho.asia/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lua for Games4 screens
LoHo Local Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lua for Games at 3 against LoHo Local Server's 1. Lua for Games also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). LoHo Local Server's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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 $1.99 and LoHo Local Server $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Lua for Games versus LoHo Local Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLua for GamesLoHo Local Server
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMuhammad UmairJohannes Franciscus Hendrikus Hermans

In-app purchases

None

Lua for Games

No in-app purchases

None

LoHo Local Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lua for Games free?
Lua for Games costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoHo Local Server free?
LoHo Local Server costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lua for Games or LoHo Local Server have ads?
Neither Lua for Games nor LoHo Local Server shows ads.

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