RegEx+ vs Markdown Editor for Safari
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.
Markdown Editor for Safari
Create and view GitHub-flavored Markdown files with real-time preview and HTML conversion. Supports offline editing, drag-and-drop import, and printing to PDF. Your writing experience is private and secure.
- Real-time Markdown preview
- GitHub Flavored Markdown support
- Convert to HTML
- Drag and drop file import
- Print to PDF
- Offline mode
- Code highlighting
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Create and view markdown files easily from anywhere with our simple and easy, GitHub-flavored markdown editor. Say hello to your new favorite Markdown editor, designed to make your writing experience smooth and enjoyable on Safaru. With our editor, you can write in Markdown and see your text transform in real-time. Plus, converting your work to HTML is just a click away! It supports various file formats to keep things flexible for you. What's special about our editor? We respect your privacy – no data tracking here. Enjoy a simple and secure Markdown editing experience. Features - Real-time Preview: See your changes as you type. - Drag and Drop: Easily import your .md files. - Print to PDF: Use Safari's native printer. - Local Downloads: Save your files directly to your device. - Github Flavored Markdown: Full support for Github Markdown syntax. Code Highlighting: Supports multiple languages in both editor and preview modes. Offline Mode: Works perfectly even without an internet connection. Questions? Have any questions or requests? Reach out to us at hello@coffeeandfun.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RegEx+ at 50% against Markdown Editor for Safari's 0%. RegEx+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). Markdown Editor for Safari's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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+ costs $1.99 and Markdown Editor for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Markdown Editor for Safari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RegEx+ has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of RegEx+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Markdown Editor for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RegEx+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | RegEx+ | Markdown Editor for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 圣罡 汤 | Coffee & Fun LLC |
Customer experience
RegEx+
Markdown Editor for Safari
In-app purchases
RegEx+
No in-app purchases
Markdown Editor for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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