Comparison

RegExp vs Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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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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.

About

Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool

This tool validates regular expressions, highlights matches in text, and summarizes captured groups. It also allows for text replacement based on defined regex patterns and replacement strings.

Highlights
  • Regex validation
  • Highlight regex matches
  • Summarize captured groups
  • Text replacement
  • Input text highlighting
Features
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Regex Validator and Replacement tool. This app can highlight regex in a given text and summarize recognized groups as well as replace text based on your regular expression and replacement input.

Screenshots

RegExp3 screens
Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool at none against RegExp's 1. RegExp's advantage is iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. RegExp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RegExp versus Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegExpRegex Parse & Replace Dev Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLCMarvin Krueger

Customer experience

RegExp

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RegExp

One-time1
  • Pro Features$2.99
None

Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RegExp free?
RegExp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool free?
Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RegExp or Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool have ads?
Neither RegExp nor Regex Parse & Replace Dev Tool shows ads.

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