Comparison

Touch Lua + vs Learn Lua

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

Head to head
About

Touch Lua +

Learn and practice programming with Lua, a powerful yet lightweight scripting language. This app offers a robust editor, built-in tutorials, and support for graphics, audio, and databases through optional libraries.

Highlights
  • Lua programming environment
  • Built-in help and tutorials
  • Powerful editor with syntax highlighting
  • Support for graphics and audio libraries
  • Multi-program functionality
  • Sample programs included
Features
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Program with Lua, a simple and modern programming language. Lua’s syntax is simple as BASIC but Lua is faster and more powerful. Which make it just perfect for iPhone platform. *** This is the iPad version of TouchLua Free App *** What is Lua? Lua is a powerful, fast, lightweight, embeddable scripting language. Touch Lua + Features: + Two modes: program/console (command line) + Built in help: Tutorials (hands on), Wiki, Reference + Multi program + Powerful editor + Syntax highlighting + Support graphics, audio, and database through Extension Libraries (paid and free) + Sample programs provided Use Touch Lua +: + Learn programming + Learn modern scripting + Apply your programming skills + Rapid prototyping + Use it as advanced calculator Available through In-App Purchase: Draw Library: Empowers you to create complex graphics from simple graphic objects Features: + Draw simple graphic objects: lines, rectangles, circles, text, ... + Draw at the super speed of your device + Make animations + Define your colors with alpha channel (32bit color with transparency) + Select your drawn text font face and size + Enables you to run included Graphic Sample Programs Audio Library: enables to play music and sound effects. Features: + Play one music track at once + Play multiple sound effects synchronously + Create and play your own sounds and save them as files Turtle Library Logo like graphic commands designed to encourage logical thinking Examples are provided for absolute Beginners TouchLua+ includes other free libraries + Lua File System + Lua Database + Lua Matrix To start learning Lua choose Console from main menu then select Tutorials (first aid kit icon). Now read & apply and you will learn Lua basic’s in no time! Kindly Note: Touch Lua uses Lua 5.2 standard, so if you hit into undefined function see the alternative for it from the reference. some examples: unpack() now is table.unpack(), loadstring() is now load() Make sure to take a look at the free App’s from Hawwash-Soft

About

Learn Lua

Features
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Whether you're learning Lua Programming as a hobby, for school/college, or to build a career, this tutorial has you covered! It takes you from basics to advanced concepts like data structures — all with a sleek, interactive interface. Why Choose Lua Tutorial? - Free with no hidden charges! - Ad-Free for a distraction-free experience. - Available on all platforms. Features You'll Love: - Comprehensive Lessons: Master Lua Programming from A to Z. - Interview Questions: Practice with real interview Q&A. - Quizzes: Test your knowledge with multiple difficulty levels. - Demo Programs: Visualize concepts with hands-on examples. - Clear Syntax: Learn step-by-step with organized syntax explanations. Website: www.OnePercent.club LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.Com/Company/Onepercent-Club/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Lua at none against Touch Lua +'s 3. Learn Lua also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Touch Lua +'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Touch Lua + sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learn Lua asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Touch Lua + versus Learn Lua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch Lua +Learn Lua
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmad HawwashOnePercent

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Touch Lua +

One-time3
  • Audio Library$0.99
  • Turtle Library$0.99
  • Draw Library$4.99
None

Learn Lua

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch Lua + free?
Touch Lua + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Lua free?
Learn Lua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Touch Lua + or Learn Lua have ads?
Neither Touch Lua + nor Learn Lua shows ads.

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