# UX Ref vs Haptics Explorer

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | UX Ref | Haptics Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ux-ref/id1538353704/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptics-explorer/id1660403082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kieran Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508764102) | [Alok Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508795536) |

## What reviewers say

### UX Ref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ux-ref/id1538353704)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Haptics Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptics-explorer/id1660403082)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
