# OpenTerm vs RegEx+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | RegEx+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-plus/id1511763524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #104 |
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [圣罡 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/951344278) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### RegEx+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-plus/id1511763524)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #64 in the App Store charts, and RegEx+ at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*