Comparison

Kotlin Recipes vs RegEx+

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

Head to head
About

Kotlin Recipes

Access a curated collection of ready-to-use code examples for Kotlin and SQL. Quickly find solutions to common programming tasks, prepare for exams and interviews, and learn with offline access to tested code snippets.

Highlights
  • Kotlin code recipes
  • SQL code recipes
  • Tested code examples
  • Quick search functionality
  • Offline access
  • Exam and interview preparation
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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• Learn programming with the best code recipes. • Kotlin: - How to get a substring? - How to declare a generalized method? - How to perform a database query? • SQL: - How to combine multiple tables in a single query? - How to sort the result of grouping data? - What types of data are there in SQL Server? • The best examples of code from books and specific internet resources are selected in the app. Finding the best solution on the internet can take hours of work. Ready-to-use and tested "recipes" for code are included in the app. • The app is a great tool for passing exams or preparing for interviews. It helps you study the typical tasks you might face. • One app for iOS and macOS. Buy once and use it on your phone, tablet, or computer. • Quick search of the correct example by code or name of topic. • All examples in the app are available offline. The app can be used when an internet connection is not available. • As a developer, I use this app when I need to quickly remember how to solve a given task in SQL or Kotlin. If you can help to translate the app into your language, please contact me by email. In the application, some examples are available for an additional fee (approximately 45%).

About

RegEx+

This tool helps developers master regular expressions on macOS and iOS. It offers a comprehensive cheatsheet and cloud synchronization across devices to decode and construct complex text patterns.

Highlights
  • Master regular expressions
  • Comprehensive cheatsheet
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Cross-device support (macOS, iOS)
  • Decode complex patterns
Features
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Visualize, test, and master regular expressions with RegEx+. RegEx+ is a focused regex toolkit for developers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Build and test patterns live, then instantly see how they work with interactive flow diagrams — a visual breakdown of every part of your regex. KEY FEATURES • Flow Diagrams — See your regex as a diagram. Instantly understand how each token, group, and quantifier connects. • Live Matching — Results update as you type. Match, capture, and replace in real time. • Cheat Sheet — A comprehensive reference for metacharacters, anchors, groups, and operators. Always one tap away. • Pattern Library — Save and organize your patterns, or start faster with 33 built-in templates. Sync across all your devices via CloudKit. • Multi-language Support — Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian. Whether you're debugging a complex pattern or learning regex from scratch, RegEx+ gives you the tools to understand what your expression actually does. Download RegEx+ and start writing better regex today.

Screenshots

Kotlin Recipes4 screens
RegEx+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kotlin Recipes at 100% against RegEx+'s 50%. Kotlin Recipes also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). RegEx+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, 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

Kotlin Recipes is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. Kotlin Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. RegEx+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kotlin Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Kotlin Recipes's written reviews are positive against 50% of RegEx+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kotlin Recipes ships an update every 3 months, RegEx+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Kotlin Recipes versus RegEx+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKotlin RecipesRegEx+
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#107 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor Obraztsov圣罡 汤

Customer experience

Kotlin Recipes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RegEx+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Kotlin Recipes

One-time5
  • Оperations with example$0.99
  • Unlock the paid topics$0.99
  • Kotlin Samples$0.99
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  • SQL queries$0.99
  • Full version$2.99
None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kotlin Recipes free?
Kotlin Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RegEx+ free?
RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kotlin Recipes or RegEx+?
Kotlin Recipes is rated higher. Kotlin Recipes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RegEx+ averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Kotlin Recipes or RegEx+ have ads?
Neither Kotlin Recipes nor RegEx+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kotlin Recipes or RegEx+?
Kotlin Recipes ships an update every 3 months, and RegEx+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Kotlin Recipes was updated on October 26, 2026 and RegEx+ on October 27, 2026.

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