Comparison

RegEx+ vs iPlistGen

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

Head to head
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.

About

iPlistGen

Generate iOS install plists for app distribution on the go. Simply fill in the required fields and generate your plist for hassle-free use. Ideal for developers needing to distribute Xcode apps remotely.

Highlights
  • Generate iOS install plists
  • Distribute Xcode apps on the go
  • Fillable fields for plist creation
  • Save and use generated plists
  • Hassle-free distribution
Features
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iPlistGen is an app to generate iOS install plists so you can distribute your Xcode apps on the go. All you have to do is fill out the fields and press generate then you can save it and use it without any hassle.

Screenshots

RegEx+4 screens
iPlistGen1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPlistGen at 100% against RegEx+'s 50%. iPlistGen also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). RegEx+'s advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

iPlistGen is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPlistGen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RegEx+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of iPlistGen's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RegEx+ versus iPlistGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegEx+iPlistGen
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣罡 汤Winter Bagley

Customer experience

RegEx+

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

iPlistGen

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

None

iPlistGen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RegEx+ free?
RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPlistGen free?
iPlistGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RegEx+ or iPlistGen?
iPlistGen is rated higher. RegEx+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iPlistGen averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do RegEx+ or iPlistGen have ads?
Neither RegEx+ nor iPlistGen shows ads.

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