Comparison

UX Ref vs Haptics Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UX Ref

Explore user experience principles through an interactive guide. This app provides a reference for understanding UX concepts in a hands-on manner. It's designed for learning and quick access to UX information.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning
  • UX principles reference
  • Quick access to information
  • User experience concepts
Features
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Learn about UX in an interactive way!

About

Haptics Explorer

Explore, test, and implement haptic feedback for iOS development. Discover a comprehensive library of patterns, create custom vibrations, and generate code snippets for seamless integration into your projects.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive haptic pattern library
  • Live testing with real-time controls
  • Code generation for UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Async/Await
  • Custom pattern creation and sequence editing
  • Pre-built pattern templates
  • Advanced intensity and speed controls
  • Share and export code snippets
Features
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Haptics Explorer is the ultimate tool for iOS developers to explore, test, and implement haptic feedback in their apps. Discover all available haptic patterns in one place and learn how to integrate them seamlessly into your projects. **Key Features:** • **Comprehensive Pattern Library** - Browse 8 categories of haptic patterns: - Impact (Light, Medium, Heavy, Rigid, Soft) - Notifications (Success, Error, Warning) - Selection feedback - Rhythm patterns (Heartbeat, Double/Triple Tap, Tick Tock) - Gesture feedback (Swipe, Pinch, Long Press) - Game patterns (Explosion, Power Up, Collision) - Accessibility patterns - Custom patterns • **Live Testing** - Test haptic feedbacks instantly with play, loop, and speed controls. Feel the vibrations in real-time and adjust intensity and sharpness to perfect your experience. • **Code Generation** - Generate ready-to-use code snippets in multiple formats: - UIKit - SwiftUI - Combine - Async/Await • **Custom Pattern Creator** - Design your own haptic patterns with advanced controls for intensity, sharpness, duration, and timing. • **Sequence Editor** - Create complex haptic sequences by combining multiple patterns. Build sophisticated feedback experiences for your apps. • **Pattern Templates** - Start with pre-built templates and customize them for your needs. • **Advanced Controls** - Fine-tune haptic feedback with: - Intensity sliders (0-100%) - Sharpness adjustment - Speed control (0.5x, 1x, 2x) - Live preview mode • **Share & Export** - Share haptic code snippets with your development team. Export patterns and sequences for easy integration. • **Smart Organization** - Find patterns quickly with: - Category filtering - Search functionality - Favorites - Recently played - Most played tracking • **Beautiful Neumorphic UI** - Enjoy a modern, elegant interface with dark mode support and smooth animations. • **Premium Features** - Unlock advanced capabilities: - Remove all ads - Enhanced sharing options - Priority support - Advanced intensity controls Perfect for iOS developers, UX designers, and anyone interested in creating exceptional tactile experiences. Whether you're building games, productivity apps, or accessibility features, Haptics Explorer helps you implement the perfect haptic feedback. Start exploring haptic feedbacks today and elevate your app's user experience!

Screenshots

UX Ref4 screens
Haptics Explorer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UX Ref at none against Haptics Explorer's 1. UX Ref also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Haptics Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UX Ref asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UX Ref holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UX Ref versus Haptics Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUX RefHaptics Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequency—Every 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieran BrownAlok Singh

Customer experience

UX Ref

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Haptics Explorer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UX Ref

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Haptics Explorer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is UX Ref free?
UX Ref is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haptics Explorer free?
Haptics Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UX Ref or Haptics Explorer?
UX Ref is rated higher. UX Ref averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Haptics Explorer averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do UX Ref or Haptics Explorer have ads?
Haptics Explorer shows ads; UX Ref does not.

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