Comparison

ShellHistory vs RegexMate

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

Head to head
About

ShellHistory

Browse and search shell history collected from macOS devices. Organize commands into notebooks, back up and sync history via iCloud, and view statistics. Supports popular shells like zsh, bash, and fish.

Highlights
  • Browse shell history from macOS
  • Full-text search capabilities
  • Backup and sync via private iCloud
  • Organize commands in notebooks
  • View statistics over time
  • Supports zsh, bash, and fish shells
Features
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# ShellHistory for iOS ShellHistory for iOS is a companion application for the ShellHistory for macOS. iOS version of ShellHistory does not have ability to collect shell history, but allows you to browse the history collected from your macOS devices collected with ShellHistory for macOS application. ## Description With the ShellHistory, you can easily keep years of shell history, search history using Full-Text Search, back it up to your private iCloud, and create Notebooks. With ShellHistory you can: * Run full-text search queries over your shell history. * Extend your shell history by including information about the working directory, session, elapsed time, exit code, host, user, and more. * Never lose your shell history. Backup and synchronize it between Macs using your private iCloud storage. * Organize commands in notebooks to easily access the everyday workflow. * Import existing shell history. * See statistics over time. * See a complete terminal session in the order of the commands executed. * Dark and light mode support. * Multi-windows, multi-tabs support. ShellHistory easily integrates with your shell. ShellHistory supports all the most popular shells: zsh (default on macOS), bash, and fish shell. It will not break your prompt, and you can keep using your favorite terminal application. ShellHistory provides simple prompt commands, that will integrate with your shell and start recording your history. # Security ShellHistory is a sandboxed application distributed only via App Store. If you wish to synchronize your history, it will be stored in the private iCloud account, that only users with access to your AppleID can access it. Everything is stored in encrypted fields. # Feedback Check out the help page for more information https://loshadki.app/shellhistory/, have a question, or suggestion, or want to report a bug, please email us at support@loshadki.app

About

RegexMate

Features
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RegexMate is a beautifully designed regex app. With a clean and intuitive interface, it empowers you to craft and test regular expressions with ease. ———————————— ◈ Features ◈ ———————————— ■ Minimalist User Interface Simply enter your pattern and test your expression — see the results instantly. ■ Reference Guide An always-accessible reference with Chinese and English examples. Never worry about forgetting regex syntax again! ■ Live Preview Watch the results update in real time as you type. Enter your pattern, observe the matches, and tweak your expression to verify its correctness. ■ Expression Library Save your frequently used expressions for quick access and reference anytime. ■ Light and Dark Modes Prefer a darker look? RegexMate has you covered. But if you're in the mood for a fresh, brighter appearance, switch to light mode anytime. ——————————————————————————— ◈ Policies & Terms ◈ ——————————————————————————— For our privacy policy, please visit: https://wangchujiang.com/regex-mate/privacy-policy.html For our terms of service, please visit: https://wangchujiang.com/regex-mate/terms-of-service.html ——————————————————————————— ◈ Contact Me ◈ ——————————————————————————— If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at: kennyiseeyou@gmail.com

Screenshots

ShellHistory2 screens
RegexMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RegexMate at Free against ShellHistory's $13.99. RegexMate also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). ShellHistory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

RegexMate is free to download; ShellHistory costs $13.99 up front. RegexMate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ShellHistory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellHistory ships an update every 8 months, RegexMate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShellHistory versus RegexMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellHistoryRegexMate
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLC楚江 王

In-app purchases

None

ShellHistory

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RegexMate

One-time2
  • Sponsor$1.99
  • Sponsor$7.99

Questions

Is ShellHistory free?
ShellHistory costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RegexMate free?
RegexMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShellHistory or RegexMate have ads?
Neither ShellHistory nor RegexMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellHistory or RegexMate?
ShellHistory ships an update every 8 months, and RegexMate monthly. Most recently, ShellHistory was updated on September 23, 2026 and RegexMate on September 16, 2026.

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