Comparison

Perl IDE Fresh Edition vs RegEx Tool

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

Head to head
About

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

This application simplifies learning and coding for Perl. It offers grammar highlighting, direct code execution for testing, and practical functions for efficient use. The app integrates learning, coding, compiling, and sharing into a single, user-friendly platform.

Highlights
  • Grammar highlighting
  • Direct code execution
  • Code compilation
  • Code sharing
  • Integrated learning environment
Features
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* * * * * Grammar highlights the learning materials to make learning easier. * * * * * Directly run code examples make it easier for you to test. * * * * * Rich and practical functions make it easier for you to use. This is our Perl learning application. Set learning, coding, compiling, sharing code in one. Efficient learning, happy test, easy operation. Everything is in the mastery... Come and try it!!!!!!!

About

RegEx Tool

Learn and master regular expressions with an interactive tutorial and a real-time tester. This app guides users from basic concepts to advanced techniques, making it an accessible tool for skill enhancement.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Gradual difficulty increase
  • Built-in regex tester
  • Real-time results
  • Skill enhancement
Features
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Introducing the ultimate regular expression learning app! With our app, mastering regular expressions has never been easier. Our app features interactive tutorial that guide you through the basics of regular expressions and gradually increase in difficulty as you improve. Our app also includes a built-in regex tester, allowing you to test your regular expressions as you learn them and see the results in real-time. Our app is perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone looking to boost their skills in regular expressions. Download now and start mastering regular expressions today!

Screenshots

Perl IDE Fresh Edition4 screens
RegEx Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Perl IDE Fresh Edition at 100% against RegEx Tool's 50%. Perl IDE Fresh Edition also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). RegEx Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Perl IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RegEx Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perl IDE Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perl IDE Fresh Edition has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Perl IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 50% of RegEx Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, RegEx Tool daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Perl IDE Fresh Edition versus RegEx Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerl IDE Fresh EditionRegEx Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Jakub Sosna

Customer experience

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RegEx Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Perl IDE Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$2.99
None

RegEx Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perl IDE Fresh Edition free?
Perl IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RegEx Tool free?
RegEx Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or RegEx Tool?
Perl IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. Perl IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while RegEx Tool averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Perl IDE Fresh Edition or RegEx Tool have ads?
Neither Perl IDE Fresh Edition nor RegEx Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or RegEx Tool?
Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, and RegEx Tool daily. Most recently, Perl IDE Fresh Edition was updated on October 24, 2026 and RegEx Tool on October 21, 2026.

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