Comparison

RegEx+ vs API Bot

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

API Bot

This tool empowers mobile developers to build and test APIs directly on their devices. It leverages on-device machine learning to analyze API results and identify patterns, while also allowing for the creation and management of various request types and data formats.

Highlights
  • On-device machine learning for API result analysis
  • Build GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
  • Manage headers and data
  • Create and edit JSON/XML files
  • Organize requests into groups
  • Share requests with teams
Features
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API Bot is a supercharged API development tool for your phone. It now uses machine learning right on your device to help you build better APIs. What this means for you: ∙ Analyze API results: Use machine learning to find patterns, trends, and potential problems in your API responses, all on your phone. ∙ Build any request: Create requests of all types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and manage headers, data, and more with ease. ∙ Mobile development on the go: Build and test APIs from anywhere, right on your phone. ∙ Stay organized: Save your requests in groups and share them with your team. ∙ Work with data: Create and edit JSON and XML files to test responses or mock data for your endpoints. API Bot combines the power of machine learning with a mobile-friendly experience to help you build strong APIs faster.

Screenshots

RegEx+4 screens
API Bot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: API Bot at 100% against RegEx+'s 50%. API Bot also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.2). RegEx+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

API Bot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RegEx+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of API Bot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RegEx+ versus API Bot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegEx+API Bot
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣罡 汤Rabin Apps LLC

Customer experience

RegEx+

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

API Bot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RegEx+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

API Bot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is RegEx+ free?
RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Bot free?
API Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RegEx+ or API Bot?
API Bot is rated higher. RegEx+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while API Bot averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do RegEx+ or API Bot have ads?
API Bot shows ads; RegEx+ does not.
Which is updated more often, RegEx+ or API Bot?
RegEx+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and API Bot every 4 weeks. Most recently, RegEx+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and API Bot on September 30, 2026.

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