# RegEx+ vs UX Ref

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UX Ref at 100% against RegEx+'s 50%. UX Ref also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). RegEx+'s advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

UX Ref 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 UX Ref's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RegEx+ | UX Ref |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-plus/id1511763524/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ux-ref/id1538353704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [圣罡 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/951344278) | [Kieran Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508764102) |

## What reviewers say

### RegEx+

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### UX Ref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ux-ref/id1538353704)

Explore user experience principles through an interactive guide. This app provides a reference for understanding UX concepts in a hands-on manner. It's designed for learning and quick access to UX information.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning, UX principles reference, Quick access to information, User experience concepts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RegEx+ free?

RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UX Ref free?

UX Ref is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RegEx+ or UX Ref?

UX Ref is rated higher. RegEx+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while UX Ref averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do RegEx+ or UX Ref have ads?

Neither RegEx+ nor UX Ref shows ads.

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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.*