RegExp vs Snippets!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RegExp
This tool allows developers to test and explore regular expression patterns across various programming language syntaxes. It offers advanced configuration options and synchronization across devices, making it ideal for learning and building complex patterns.
- Multiple regex engine support
- Advanced Swift regex engine
- Save and organize regex patterns
- iCloud sync across devices
- Supports Swift, Objective-C, ECMAScript, and Go regex flavors
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Available on macOS, iOS and iPadOS A powerful and flexible Regular Expression (Regex) testing tool designed for developers. Test and explore regex patterns across multiple flavors: - Swift (fully configurable) - Objective-C - ECMAScript (JavaScript) - Go (macOS only) - Go (POSIX) (macOS only) Most features are available for free, so you can try the app without any commitment. A one-time purchase unlocks advanced configuration options for power users. Key Features: - Support for multiple regex engines and syntax variations - Advanced Swift regex engine with compatibility options (e.g., Python, Rust-style behavior) - Save and organize your own regex patterns like a personal regex notebook - iCloud sync to keep your regex library backed up and accessible across devices Whether you’re learning regex, testing expressions, or building complex patterns, this app is designed to make your workflow faster and more reliable.
Snippets!
Learn Swift programming with over 150 interactive code examples covering SwiftUI, UIKit, and more. Unlock premium content with a subscription to deepen your understanding of Apple development technologies.
- Interactive Swift code snippets
- Over 150 code examples
- Covers SwiftUI, UIKit, Symbols, RegexBuilder
- Premium content access
- Suitable for iPhone and iPad
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Enhance your understanding of Swift code through interactive snippets. Explore over 150 snippets for technologies such as SwiftUI, UIKit, Symbols, RegexBuilder, and more.* Our Privacy Policy is available at https://www.thebinarykitchen.com/privacy-policy/. Our Terms of Use is available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Got questions - contact us at support@thebinarykitchen.com. * Premium content requires a subscription for access.
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Verdict
RegExp and Snippets! are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RegExp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snippets! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RegExp ships an update every 6 months, Snippets! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RegExp | Snippets! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loshadki, LLC | The Binary Kitchen, LLC |
Customer experience
RegExp
Snippets!
In-app purchases
RegExp
- Pro Features$2.99
Snippets!
- Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
