Comparison

RegEx Lab vs Simple Code Editor for Web

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RegEx Lab

This app allows users to test and experiment with regular expressions. It offers syntax highlighting, customizable match colors, and a detailed results list. Features include a replace function, dark and light themes, and a helpful cheatsheet for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Regex syntax highlighting
  • Match and capture group highlighting
  • Customizable highlight colors
  • Results list view
  • Replace feature
  • Dark and light themes
  • Regular expression cheatsheet
Features
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RegEx Lab - test regular expressions • Highlighting of regex syntax and of matches and capture groups. • Choose the color of the match highlights • Results List View which lists all the matches and capture groups. • Replace feature • Dark theme (by default) based on the Solarized color palette • Themes to choose from (light/dark) • A handy cheatsheet which tells you about the different operators, option flags and metacharacters. • An extra row of keyboard keys for common special characters • Undo / Redo quick access buttons • Support for Dynamic Type (iOS Settings Text Size) • Export / Import feature Questions, suggestions, issues? regexlab@sovio.co Made by Nikolay Suvandzhiev

About

Simple Code Editor for Web

Features
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Simple Code Editor for Web is your on-the-go coding companion designed to make web development seamless and efficient. Whether you are a seasoned developer, a student learning to code, or a hobbyist, this app provides you with all the essential tools to write, edit, and run your code anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Multiple Languages: Write and edit HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript code effortlessly. - Code Highlighting: Syntax highlighting for all supported languages to improve code readability. - Instantly run your code and see the output within the app. - Error Handling: Get error messages for PHP and JavaScript to debug and refine your code quickly. - Code Saving: Save your code projects with a name and retrieve them later to continue working. - Theme Options: Switch between light and dark modes to suit your coding environment and reduce eye strain. Who Will This App Benefit: - Web Developers: Perfect for professional developers who need a mobile solution for coding. - Students: Ideal for learners who want to practice coding anytime without the need for a full setup. - Hobbyists: Great for coding enthusiasts who enjoy developing and testing web pages in their spare time. - Teachers and Educators: A handy tool for teaching web development concepts interactively. Why Choose Simple Code Editor for Web? Simple Code Editor for Web is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. It’s a lightweight, user-friendly app that provides powerful coding capabilities without the need for a complex setup. Perfect for quick edits, testing, and learning, it ensures you have your code editor available wherever you go. Download Simple Code Editor for Web today and take your web development projects with you!

Screenshots

RegEx Lab3 screens
Simple Code Editor for Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

RegEx Lab and Simple Code Editor for Web are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RegEx Lab costs $0.99 and Simple Code Editor for Web $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RegEx Lab versus Simple Code Editor for Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegEx LabSimple Code Editor for Web
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.8 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#68 — better#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersovioHardi Darweish

Bugs and requests

RegEx Lab

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • iPad's Files app cannot find the app or Regex files
  • Export option creates messy files
  • Mac version lacks developer effort
  • Slow load screen when creating new expressions
  • Select this match option is unreliable
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  • Replace function is difficult to understand
  • Cheat sheet accessibility issues
  • Poor highlighting options
  • Keyboard behavior issues
  • Import functionality is broken
  • Highlighted errors persist
  • Difficulty with sequential regex application
  • Lack of named group support
  • Interface is entirely in English

Requested features

11 requests
  • Make app and Regex files visible in Files app
  • Improve export option for Regex files
  • Add a button to clear the text window
  • Allow simultaneous viewing of text and replacement text
  • Add a button to copy and replace text on the previous screen
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  • Add more examples to the cheat sheet
  • Add a user manual
  • Automatically jump to matched text
  • Add a Chinese language option
  • Add 'snippets' or templates
  • Add a special keyboard for common expressions

Simple Code Editor for Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RegEx Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Code Editor for Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RegEx Lab free?
RegEx Lab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Code Editor for Web free?
Simple Code Editor for Web costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RegEx Lab or Simple Code Editor for Web have ads?
Neither RegEx Lab nor Simple Code Editor for Web shows ads.
Which is more popular, RegEx Lab or Simple Code Editor for Web?
RegEx Lab currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Simple Code Editor for Web at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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