OpenTerm vs RegEx+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenTerm
This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.
- Comprehensive command library
- File management
- Network tools
- SSH/FTP remote access
- Python and Lua interpreter support
- Customizable settings
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OpenTerm brings the power of a command line interface to iOS, making it the go-to terminal emulator for developers, tech enthusiasts, and professionals on the go. This advanced CLI tool is designed to function seamlessly within iOS’s sandboxed environment, supporting an extensive range of Linux-based commands and providing SSH/FTP client capabilities for secure remote connections. Key Features: • Comprehensive Command Library: Execute popular commands like `ls`, `cat`, `grep`, `curl`, `echo`, `scp`, `ssh`, and many more. New commands are added regularly to enhance functionality. • File Management: Seamlessly create, delete, move, and copy files within your iOS filesystem. • Network Tools: Utilize commands like `ping`, `nslookup`, `nc`, and `curl` to diagnose network issues and connect with remote systems. • Remote Access: Securely access and manage servers with SSH and FTP/SFTP, directly from your device. • Built-in Utilities: Includes useful scripting and automation tools (`awk`, `sed`, `grep`), and utilities like `gzip` for file compression. • Programming Language Support: Run and experiment with interpreters like **Python** and **Lua**, making it easy to test code snippets or automate tasks on the go. • Customizable: Tailor your CLI experience with customizable settings, such as enabling command aliases or configuring network connection preferences. Whether you’re troubleshooting remotely, managing files, running quick scripts, or testing Python/Lua code, OpenTerm empowers you to bring the full power of a command line wherever you are. More commands and enhancements are coming soon! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com.
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.
- Master regular expressions
- Comprehensive cheatsheet
- Cloud synchronization
- Cross-device support (macOS, iOS)
- Decode complex patterns
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RegEx+ at none against OpenTerm's 1. RegEx+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). OpenTerm's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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
OpenTerm costs $4.99 and RegEx+ $1.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RegEx+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for OpenTerm against 4.2 for RegEx+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of OpenTerm's written reviews are positive against 50% of RegEx+'s.
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, RegEx+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenTerm | RegEx+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (188 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #62 — better | #103 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | 圣罡 汤 |
Customer experience
OpenTerm
RegEx+
In-app purchases
OpenTerm
- Lifetime Premium$3.99
RegEx+
No in-app purchases









