Comparison

Text Editor. vs RegEx+

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor.

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Browse and edit cloud files
  • Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS
  • Rich text editing
  • Custom font and style viewing
  • Dark Mode support
  • File sharing
Features
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This is a simple yet powerful text editor that let you browse and edit any kind of text on your device and on the cloud (including iCloud, Google Drive, Box and more). FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit all kinds of text on your device and on the cloud ◆ Support TXT, RTF or any file that can be read as text like HTML, CSS, JS ◆ View text in any font and style ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Edit multiple files in separate tabs ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Dark Mode support Text Editor+: • You can subscribe to unlock dark mode and unlimited usage. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/

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

Text Editor.4 screens
RegEx+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text Editor. at Free against RegEx+'s $1.99. Text Editor. also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 5). RegEx+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 26%). On 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

Text Editor. is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. Text Editor. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. RegEx+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Editor. holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editor. has 4.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Text Editor.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of RegEx+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor. ships an update daily, RegEx+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Text Editor. versus RegEx+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Editor.RegEx+
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (4.3K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better5
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#27 — better#104
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLC圣罡 汤

Customer experience

Text Editor.

All ratings4,280 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative71.3%

RegEx+

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

Bugs and requests

Text Editor.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dark mode not working properly
  • Deletes unsaved work
  • Crashes the Files app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Horizontal text scrolling
  • Free version with no limitations
  • One-time purchase option

RegEx+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor.

Subscriptions2
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor. free?
Text Editor. 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, Text Editor. or RegEx+?
Text Editor. is rated higher. Text Editor. averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while RegEx+ averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Text Editor. or RegEx+ have ads?
Neither Text Editor. nor RegEx+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor. or RegEx+?
Text Editor. ships an update daily, and RegEx+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text Editor. was updated on September 22, 2026 and RegEx+ on September 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Text Editor. or RegEx+?
Text Editor. currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and RegEx+ at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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