Comparison

Sketch Lua vs C Compiler

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

C Compiler

This application provides an integrated development environment for C programming, complete with an offline tutorial and sample programs. It features syntax recognition and auto-formatting to aid users in writing and running complex C code.

Highlights
  • Run complex C programs
  • Offline C tutorial
  • Sample C programs
  • Syntax recognition IDE
  • Auto text formatting IDE
  • File opening and saving
Features
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C COMPILER & C++ IDE — LEARN, PRACTICE, RUN A complete C/C++ learning and coding companion: guided courses, hundreds of practice programs, an on-device AI tutor, and a real IDE that compiles and runs your code right on your phone — no internet required to code. Whether you're just starting out or brushing up before an interview, C Compiler gives you a structured path through the language plus a genuine playground to write and test real programs. Before leaving a negative rating, give us a chance to help — send complaints, suggestions, or issues to support@ilabbs.com. We reply. Main Features • Real C and C++ interpreters — write and run code on-device • Guided courses from fundamentals to advanced topics • Hundreds of practice programs, organized by topic and difficulty • On-device AI tutor — ask questions, get help debugging, all private • Interview prep — real questions across core CS topics • Syntax highlighting and smart code editing • Open and save your own files • Daily streaks and progress tracking Courses Include • C Fundamentals & Basics • Data Types & Operators • Control Flow & Loops • Functions • Arrays, Pointers & Strings • Structures & File Handling • C++ OOP, Templates & STL Terms of Use (EULA): https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/ccompilerLegal/iOS/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/ccompilerLegal/iOS/privacy.html

Screenshots

Sketch Lua4 screens
C Compiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C Compiler at 4.3 against Sketch Lua's 3.7. C Compiler also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 30). Sketch Lua's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. C Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sketch Lua asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C Compiler holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Sketch Lua's written reviews are positive against 59% of C Compiler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sketch Lua versus C Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch LuaC Compiler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (30 ratings)4.3 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings30112 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马sutheesh sukumaran

Customer experience

Sketch Lua

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

C Compiler

All ratings112 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sketch Lua

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

C Compiler

Subscriptions2
  • C Compiler Premium — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • C Compilar Premium — Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$49.99
  • LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Sketch Lua free?
Sketch Lua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C Compiler free?
C Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketch Lua or C Compiler?
C Compiler is rated higher. Sketch Lua averages 3.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while C Compiler averages 4.3 from 112 ratings.
Do Sketch Lua or C Compiler have ads?
C Compiler shows ads; Sketch Lua does not.

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