Comparison

Sketch Lua vs Jedona

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

Head to head
About

Sketch Lua

Edit and run Lua code directly on your iOS device. Features a code editor with syntax highlighting and an interactive console for direct code execution, ideal for learning the Lua programming language.

Highlights
  • Lua code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Auto indent
  • Interactive console
  • Direct code execution
Features
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Sketch Lua is a IOS device on the Lua language editing and operation procedures. Can be used for learning to learn Lua programming language. Contains the following functions: 1 code editor: syntax highlighting, auto indent 2 console interactive input: you can enter the Lua code directly in the console, running at a more direct, learning Lua language.

About

Jedona

Write, compile, and run Java code directly on your mobile device. Features include a custom keyboard, syntax highlighting, and iCloud integration. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets on the go.

Highlights
  • Compile and run Java programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • iCloud Drive integration for file import/export
Features
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Write Java code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Java is a general-purpose programming language that is class-based and object-oriented. It is intended to let application developers write once, run anywhere (WORA), meaning that compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Java applications are typically compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine (JVM) regardless of the underlying computer architecture. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Import files from your personal iCloud Drive account and export files that you create. Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

Screenshots

Sketch Lua4 screens
Jedona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sketch Lua at none against Jedona's 1. Sketch Lua also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Jedona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sketch Lua asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sketch Lua holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Sketch Lua's written reviews are positive against 47% of Jedona's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sketch Lua versus Jedona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch LuaJedona
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (30 ratings) — better3.4 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better46.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3060 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马Ketan Appa

Customer experience

Sketch Lua

All ratings30 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative22.6%

Jedona

All ratings60 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral19.8%
Negative33.7%

Bugs and requests

Sketch Lua

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jedona

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Scanner not working correctly
  • Cannot use Scanner object more than once
  • Input issues with keyboard
  • Errors when compiling
  • Code gets deleted
Show 15 more
  • Cannot name classes freely
  • Cannot use predefined packages like Math or Scanner
  • Cannot download files from iCloud
  • App not running
  • JFrames/JPanels show X11 variable error
  • Cannot use extends keyword
  • File deletion/refactoring issues
  • Keyboard disappears during typing
  • UI buttons hidden by status bar
  • Math class crashes
  • Output lasts only 15 seconds
  • Cannot import libraries in Sandbox mode
  • Scanner returns errors
  • Code corrections not accepted
  • Cannot type with external keyboards

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add split option for output and input
  • Add Maven support for dependencies
  • Add real-time input
  • Add option to pull from GitHub
  • Add browser version
Show 15 more
  • Add auto-completer
  • Export in .jar
  • Allow class instantiation from other files
  • Improve input system for real-time interaction
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow users to name new files immediately
  • Include a 'Save' function
  • Allow user inputs to be written directly into the running program
  • Make output time unlimited
  • Expand reference page sections
  • Add more typeface options
  • Make cursor more visible
  • Support for more predefined packages
  • Allow multiple class instances
  • Add offline mode

In-app purchases

None

Sketch Lua

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Jedona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Sketch Lua free?
Sketch Lua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jedona free?
Jedona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketch Lua or Jedona?
Sketch Lua is rated higher. Sketch Lua averages 3.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Jedona averages 3.4 from 60 ratings.
Do Sketch Lua or Jedona have ads?
Jedona shows ads; Sketch Lua does not.

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