Introducing Corona
Corona is an applications framework, also known as a Software Developemt Kit (SDK), to enable designers, web developers and engineers to quickly develop and distribute highly optimized native iPhone applications. Learn more about Corona features.
Simple and Powerful
With code that reads like English, the Corona Framework is easy enough for designers and web developers and powerful enough for seasoned engineers. You’ll effortlessly have access to the iPhone’s capabilities such as accelerometer, touch, camera, and more.
Optimized Animation Engine
Corona-powered applications run at an average of 30 frames per second. Our patent-pending graphics and animation engine fully leverages the iPhone's graphic hardware chip, producing stunning graphic rendering and accelerated animations. Full screen dissolves, alpha blends, and sprite tweens are some of the animation and graphic's features of the Corona SDK.
Leverage your existing skill-set
If you already how to program in ActionScript, JavaScript, PHP, or other web technologies, then, you practically know how to develop iPhone Applications using the Corona Framework.
Here is what the code looks like in the Corona Framework in order to load an image:
local myImage = display.newImage("myImage.jpg",0,0)
A simple dissolve between two images is:
transition.dissolve(srcImage,destImage)
The Corona SDK, is that simple.Get the Corona SDK Today!
Sell your apps on the App Store
The Corona SDK provides the tools you need to create fully engaging and captivating iPhone applications, from simple apps to complex ones. Check out the growing list of Corona-powered iPhone apps already deployed on the App Store.
Purchased edition of the Corona SDK required for App Store distribution.
Save Time and Money
Corona makes it incredibly easy to create iPhone applications. Whether you’re new to the iPhone app development or a veteran, Corona can reduce your development time and cost by up to 90 percent.

