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Codea

Name: Codea
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (100 reviews)

Experience the most elegant code editor for iPad. Build interactive 2D and 3D projects with a visual environment designed for creative thinkers, then export your creations directly to Xcode.

Developer Tools ›Multimedia & Design ›

Key Figures

Downloads

183K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

100

Publisher

Two Lives Left

Turn Your iPad Into a Creative Powerhouse

Codea is the first code editor designed for touch, making it easy to build games, simulations, and interactive art right from your sofa.

Touch Your Code

Skip the syntax struggle. Tapping colors, images, and sounds brings up visual editors, allowing you to design with your fingertips.

From Prototype to App Store

Take your ideas further by exporting your projects to Xcode. Turn your mobile sketches into professional iOS apps ready for the world.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Codea - A smartphone displaying the Codea app interface with code and a visual color picker wheel — A smartphone displaying the Codea app interface with code and a visual color picker wheel

Codea - A visual color picker tool overlaying Lua code within the Codea mobile app editor — A visual color picker tool overlaying Lua code within the Codea mobile app editor

Codea - 3D render of a purple moon orbiting a planet in Codea — 3D render of a purple moon orbiting a planet in Codea

Codea - A promotional screen for the Codea app featuring the text Be Creative and Build interactive experiences games and more. — A promotional screen for the Codea app featuring the text Be Creative and Build interactive experiences games and more.

Codea - Codea app screen showing the Get Help section with built in reference and documentation features — Codea app screen showing the Get Help section with built in reference and documentation features

Codea - A mobile screen showing the Codea app reference guide with topics including Craft Graphics Lua and Physics — A mobile screen showing the Codea app reference guide with topics including Craft Graphics Lua and Physics

Codea - A 3D voxel game created in Codea featuring a frog and cars on a road — A 3D voxel game created in Codea featuring a frog and cars on a road

Codea - Screenshot of Codea app showcasing pro features like ARKit shaders and graphics tools — Screenshot of Codea app showcasing pro features like ARKit shaders and graphics tools

Description

"It’s kind of like the Garage Band of coding." – Wired "Codea for iPad is a super slick way to write and run programs on your iPad." – Gizmodo Codea lets you create games and simulations — or just about any visual idea you have. Turn your thoughts into interactive creations that make use of iPad features like Multi-Touch and the accelerometer. We think Codea is the most beautiful code editor you'll use, and it's easy. Codea is designed to let you touch your code. Want to change a color, or an image? Tapping will bring up visual editors that let you choose exactly what you want. Codea is built on the Lua programming language. A simple, elegant language that doesn't rely too much on symbols — a perfect match for iPad. Here's how you use it: type your code. Press play to watch it run. Interact with it. Get creative. FEATURES • A fully featured 2D and 3D renderer • Lots of great example projects to learn from, including games • Touch your code: tap colors, images and sounds to adjust them • Export your finished projects to Xcode to produce real apps • Complete in-line reference documentation accessible from keyboard • Intelligent syntax highlighting and auto-completing code editor • Import your own assets from Dropbox • Full 2D and 3D physics engines for complex motion • Add parameters so you can tweak variables at runtime • Interact with accelerometer and multi-touch on your device • Generate retro-game sound effects • GLSL Shader Language support with live shader editor • Bluetooth keyboard support and keyboard shortcuts • Air Code: code live from your PC using WiFi • Much, much more IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Join the forums at https://talk.codea.io to ask questions, share ideas and get help when you need it • If you need help or wish to get in contact with us, please use the support link on this page • Privacy policy https://codea.io/privacy • Terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION • Codea is free to use for projects up to 500 lines, after which you can subscribe to Codea Pro for access to advanced features and unlimited project size • Monthly and yearly plans available • Lifetime one-time purchase also available • Pricing may vary by region. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.