Create amazing games and apps 10x faster

And iterate at lightning speed with real-time device testing

Corona’s tools, plugins, and features make rapid development a reality. Get the free toolset and start building now!

Instant Developer Gratification

Save your file in your favorite IDE and watch the app build and re-load instantly on target devices. That’s how easy it is to build with Corona. It can’t get any simpler than that!

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WHY CHOOSE CORONA ?

Corona is a cross-platform framework that allows developers to create 2D games and apps up to 10x faster than other platforms using easy-to-learn Lua. Our elegant APIs make adding complex features easy, and our workflow lets you see changes instantly.

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Nate DickenFounder, BorderLeap

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Laura TallardyAward-winning Developer

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Noah MalewiczFounder, Chunky Apps

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Ian MastersCreative Director, QuizTix

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Andreas von LepelCreator of the award-winning arcade-puzzler "Freeze!" series

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David L. HoytThe Man Who Puzzles America

MONETIZATION AND TOOLS

Built-in monetization and plugins simplify app development

With our extensive plugin marketplace and best-in-class monetization and measurement solutions, you have all the tools you need for success with just a few short lines of code! Spend time making awesome apps, not implementing third-party tools.

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SUPPORT ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

Maximum code reusability, minimum pain

Corona allows you to publish to all the major platforms and is best-in-class for code reusability. Forget about crazy fragmentation.

  • iOS (including tvOS)
  • Android (including Android TV)
  • Kindle
  • Windows Phone 8
  • Mac and Windows desktop

In addition, with Corona Enterprise, you can even call any native API or library from your Corona app.

CORONA MARKETPLACE

Plugins and assets to quickstart your project

Corona doesn’t have a specific functionality you’re looking for? Need some assets that are guaranteed to work with Corona? The Corona Marketplace offers plugins to fill in those missing functionality and assets to get you up and running as soon as possible. Sell your own plugins and assets to the marketplace if you think the Corona community would love what you’re offering!

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WHO'S USING CORONA

Crush the competition and guide your candidate to victory in an all-new head-to-head battle.

CANDIDATE CRUNCH

Game Alliance

#1 in the “Best New Games” category in the US App Store

HoPiKo

Laser Dog

Crush your friends or race random players in this fun game where all the cutest, furriest creatures of the forest are out running

FUN RUN 2

Dirtybit

Created in collaboration with 90 current NBA stars

NBA ESCAPE

Urthworx

Prepare to smash it! A hyper-charged arcade smash sport designed to test your skills and reflexes to the max.

PKTBALL - ENDLESS ARCADE SMASH SPORT

Laser Dog

Egz is a mesmerizing mix between an addictive puzzle game and an animated movie! Don’t let your Egz die!

Egz – The Origin of the Universe

Lonely Woof

Sequel to the award-winning “Freeze!”, Top 10 paid app in 5 countries

FREEZE! 2 - BROTHERS

Frozen Gun Games

#2 paid app in the US App Store -- Apple’s “Editor’s Choice” pick

MAJOR MAGNET

PagodaWest Games

Recent News is a smart news app that provides your news, customized, now.

RECENT NEWS

Recent Media Inc.

A unique and beautiful puzzle game. Simple to play, yet super addictive!

RGB EXPRESS

Bad Crane LTD

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