# LuaStudio

> Create Lua code on your device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codeservice.app.luastudio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codeservice.app.luastudio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.codeservice.app.luastudio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alex Mokrushyn
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 17,142
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (110 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-17
- **First published:** 2016-10-03
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codeservice.app.luastudio)
- **Website:** [https://luastudio.github.io/](https://luastudio.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://luastudio.github.io/policy.html](https://luastudio.github.io/policy.html)

## Description

"LuaStudio" is an Android application designed for creating and executing Lua code directly on your device. Offering cloud file management, a variety of libraries, and an optimized experience for physical keyboards, it enhances coding efficiency with handy shortcut keys. Users can long-press files and projects to access additional options, while a range of keyboard shortcuts facilitates quick actions like saving, running, and editing code. Ideal for developers seeking versatility in mobile coding.

## Rankings

- #461,086 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great app overall and very interesting
- Comprehensive documentation and wide range of libraries
- Portable from PC to mobile to cloud
- Good introduction to Lua concepts
- Real-fast with good performance

### Cons

- Confusing user interface
- Lack of proper documentation for beginners
- App does not start or shows a blue screen
- Requires unnecessary permissions (like camera)
- Problems with file management (overwriting example files)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codeservice.app.luastudio)