# PortableBit vs RegExpress

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortableBit at none against RegExpress's 4. PortableBit also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). RegExpress's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RegExpress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PortableBit asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PortableBit | RegExpress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kang-Yen Sung](https://appshunter.io/developer/685816637) | [Nevv Atlantis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785977795) |

## What reviewers say

### PortableBit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portablebit/id1535985313)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RegExpress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regexpress/id6745237099)

This app is a comprehensive tool for building, testing, and debugging regular expressions. It offers real-time matching, syntax highlighting, and supports multiple regex flavors. Learn and practice with tutorials, puzzles, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time regex matching, Support for 5 regex flavors, Step-by-step regex debugger, Pattern Library for saving patterns, Learning tutorials and daily puzzles, iCloud sync for Pro users, Universal app for iOS and Mac

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| RegExpress Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PortableBit free?

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

### Is RegExpress free?

RegExpress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PortableBit or RegExpress have ads?

PortableBit shows ads; RegExpress does not.

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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.*