Comparison

RegEx+ vs ScriptWidget

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

ScriptWidget

Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.

Highlights
  • JSX-style scripting
  • Instant preview
  • iOS and macOS support
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Safe and secure local execution
Features
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ScriptWidget - Create Widgets with JavaScript ScriptWidget makes it easy to build beautiful, custom widgets for iOS and macOS — all with JavaScript and a simple, intuitive JSX-style syntax. No complicated setup. No limits. Just write, preview, and use your widgets in minutes. # Key Features: - JSX-Style Scripting: Quickly create widgets with familiar JSX-like syntax, making layouts easy and clear. - Instant Preview: See your changes live as you code. - Multi-Platform Support: Build for both iOS and macOS with a single script. - Lightweight and Flexible: No need for heavy frameworks or external libraries. - Safe and Secure: Runs scripts locally with no external network dependencies. # Who is ScriptWidget for? - Developers who want to customize their home screen. - Creators who love coding lightweight tools. - Anyone looking for a fast and fun way to build personal widgets. Get started today and bring your ideas to life — one script at a time.

Screenshots

RegEx+4 screens
ScriptWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScriptWidget at Free against RegEx+'s $1.99. ScriptWidget also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (93 vs 5). RegEx+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ScriptWidget is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. ScriptWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RegEx+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptWidget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScriptWidget has 93 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of RegEx+'s written reviews are positive against 40% of ScriptWidget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RegEx+ ships an update every 4 weeks, ScriptWidget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RegEx+ versus ScriptWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegEx+ScriptWidget
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings593 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣罡 汤峰 朱

Customer experience

RegEx+

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

ScriptWidget

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptWidget

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is RegEx+ free?
RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptWidget free?
ScriptWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RegEx+ or ScriptWidget?
ScriptWidget is rated higher. RegEx+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ScriptWidget averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do RegEx+ or ScriptWidget have ads?
Neither RegEx+ nor ScriptWidget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RegEx+ or ScriptWidget?
RegEx+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and ScriptWidget monthly. Most recently, RegEx+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and ScriptWidget on September 26, 2026.

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