Comparison

RegExp vs RegEx Verifier

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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RegExp is a regular expression tester for developers, on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Write a pattern, paste your text, and see every match and capture group as you type, with the same engine your code uses. Six flavors, real engines: β€’ Swift Regex β€’ NSRegularExpression (Objective-C and Swift) β€’ JavaScript (ECMAScript) β€’ PCRE2, the engine of PHP β€’ Go and Go (POSIX) Write and understand patterns: β€’ Matches and capture groups highlighted in the test string, with their names β€’ Errors marked right in the pattern, unbalanced brackets too β€’ Substitution with each engine's replacement syntax, and a list mode that extracts one line per match β€’ A quick reference of each flavor's syntax: select an item to insert it β€’ Copy the pattern as ready-to-use Swift, Objective-C, JavaScript, Go or PHP code β€’ Jump between matches; slow patterns time out instead of freezing the app Keep your patterns: β€’ Sessions and folders, your own regex notebook, synced with iCloud across your devices β€’ Search, duplicate, export and import sessions, or open one in its own window β€’ Shortcuts actions, Spotlight search, and a Services menu item on the Mac for selected text Most of RegExp is free. RegExp Pro, a one-time purchase that works with Family Sharing, adds: β€’ Explain: what every part of a pattern does, in plain language, and what the selected flavor doesn't support β€’ Test cases: strings a pattern must or must not match, checked on every run β€’ Apple Intelligence: write a pattern from a description, or get a summary of one (on supported devices) β€’ The advanced options of every flavor RegExp speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Made by an independent developer. Questions or ideas? Write to support@loshadki.app.

About

RegEx Verifier

Features
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Regex Verifier is a fast and lightweight tool to test, verify, and improve your regular expressions on the go. Whether you’re a developer, data analyst, or just learning regex, this app makes pattern matching easy and efficient. - Instantly check your regex against test strings - Highlight matches and groups in real-time - Clean, minimal UI for focused work - No internet required – works completely offline From simple searches to complex expressions, Regex Verifier is your pocket tool for powerful text pattern validation. Perfect for: developers, testers, sysadmins, students, and anyone working with regular expressions.

Screenshots

RegExp4 screens
RegEx Verifier1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RegEx Verifier at none against RegExp's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RegExp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RegEx Verifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
RegExp versus RegEx Verifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegExpRegEx Verifier
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLCAlexej Plate

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RegExp

One-time1
  • Pro Features$2.99
None

RegEx Verifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RegExp free?
RegExp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RegEx Verifier free?
RegEx Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RegExp or RegEx Verifier have ads?
Neither RegExp nor RegEx Verifier shows ads.

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