RegEx+ vs Regex Replacer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Master regular expressions
- Comprehensive cheatsheet
- Cloud synchronization
- Cross-device support (macOS, iOS)
- Decode complex patterns
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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.
Regex Replacer
This tool allows you to replace character strings using predefined or custom regular expressions. It's designed for developers and technical users who need to manipulate text data efficiently.
- Replace character strings
- Use prepared regular expressions
- Create custom regular expressions
- Efficient text manipulation
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You can replace the character string by using the prepared regular expression or the regular expression you created.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Regex Replacer at Free against RegEx+'s $1.99. Regex Replacer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). RegEx+'s advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Regex Replacer is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RegEx+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Regex Replacer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RegEx+ | Regex Replacer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 圣罡 汤 | Yukiya Ueda |
Customer experience
RegEx+
Regex Replacer
In-app purchases
RegEx+
No in-app purchases
Regex Replacer
No in-app purchases
