MakePDF vs Regex for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MakePDF
Easily combine various document and image types into a single PDF. This tool supports a wide range of file formats and offers smart features for quick merging and organization. It operates entirely on-device for enhanced privacy.
- Merge various file types into PDF
- Supports text, code, HTML, images
- Integrates with macOS native apps
- SmartPath for auto-sorting and naming
- Multiple window and keyboard shortcuts
- Automation with Shortcuts
- On-device processing for privacy
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MakePDF allows you to merge multiple files into a single PDF quickly by selecting or dropping documents and images. MakePDF supports a wide variety of files: • Any plain text file. • Source code files (MakePDF will render them with line numbers!). • HTML files. • Images and photos. • Word and Pages documents (supported on macOS). • PowerPoint and Keynote presentations (supported on macOS). • Excel and Numbers spreadsheets (supported on macOS). • And of course, PDFs. On macOS, MakePDF uses Apple Events to automate the native apps for each file format to ensure the best quality in the final PDF. MakePDF is designed to create PDFs quickly: when you select a folder, it automatically sorts the files alphabetically and uses SmartPath technology to suggest the output file name and save location. MakePDF also includes advanced features like multiple window support, keyboard shortcuts, and automation with Shortcuts. MakePDF supports macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Notes: • On macOS, MakePDF can automate the following native apps to achieve the best PDF quality: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Preview. Privacy by Design: MakePDF works completely on-device and never stores or sends any information outside of the protected app sandbox.
Regex for Safari
Instantly highlight matching text on web pages as you type. It offers real-time regex validation and keyboard shortcuts for navigation. Save your expressions locally and customize the highlight color for a personalized experience.
- Instant text highlighting
- Real-time regex validation
- Copy matched text
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Saved regex expressions
- Customizable highlight color
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Highlight all matched text instantaneously on web page as you type. Automatic regex validation check as you type. In case you made a mistake composing your regex, input box will yield a red background so you know something is wrong right away. One click to copy all matched text on page. Keyboard shortcut support, "Command+Shift+F" to call the plugin, "Enter/Shift + Enter" to go to next/previous match. No need to type in regex every time. All your regular expressions are saved locally on your device. Customizable highlight color, among all the other options you can tweak to better suits your needs. Feedback and reviews are welcomed! Any questions, feel free to email me at ketai.gao@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Regex for Safari at 75% against MakePDF's 50%. Regex for Safari also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
MakePDF costs $5.99 and Regex for Safari $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MakePDF ships an update every 4 months, Regex for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MakePDF | Regex for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito | 磊 高 |
Customer experience
MakePDF
Regex for Safari
In-app purchases
MakePDF
No in-app purchases
Regex for Safari
No in-app purchases
