Comparison

OpenTerm vs RegEx+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive command library
  • File management
  • Network tools
  • SSH/FTP remote access
  • Python and Lua interpreter support
  • Customizable settings
Features
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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.

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

OpenTerm4 screens
RegEx+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenTerm versus RegEx+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTermRegEx+
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.2 (188 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#62 — better#103
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.圣罡 汤

Customer experience

OpenTerm

All ratings188 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative46.7%

RegEx+

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenTerm

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTerm free?
OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RegEx+ free?
RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or RegEx+?
OpenTerm and RegEx+ are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 188 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do OpenTerm or RegEx+ have ads?
Neither OpenTerm nor RegEx+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or RegEx+?
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and RegEx+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on October 14, 2026 and RegEx+ on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTerm or RegEx+?
OpenTerm currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and RegEx+ at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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