Comparison

Learn to Code vs RegEx

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

Head to head
About

Learn to Code

Learn to code with interactive, hands-on Python labs that run directly on your device. Practice with real code, data, and APIs without needing internet or setup. Progress from basics to advanced topics like data analysis and machine learning at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding labs
  • On-device Python IDE
  • Offline learning
  • Real-world projects
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Instant feedback
Features
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Learn to code with interactive, hands-on coding labs you can run right on your iPhone or iPad—no setup, no internet required. Tinkerstellar pairs bite-sized tutorials with an on-device Python IDE, so you can practice with real data, libraries, and APIs while you learn. Start from Python basics (syntax, variables, functions, loops) and progress to practical topics like data analysis, data visualization, web scraping, HTTP/networking, XML/JSON parsing, and machine learning—all at your own pace. What you’ll do with Tinkerstellar • Follow step-by-step, self-paced labs with instant feedback • Run real Python code in a built-in editor that works like a mobile IDE • Work on practical, real-world projects using real datasets and APIs • Explore advanced topics gradually, with clear explanations and examples • Learn anywhere: labs are fully pre-configured and work offline Why it’s different • All-in-one environment—no Python install, no configuration, no extra apps • Interactive learning—write, run, and tweak code as you go • Real skills—apply Python to everyday tasks: analysis, scraping, automation, ML Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up on advanced concepts, Tinkerstellar offers a clear, approachable path to learning Python and applying it to real problems. The lessons are compact and easy to digest, and the interactive exercises make learning engaging and effective—all directly on your device, even offline. If you want a practical way to learn Python programming, practice coding, and build confidence with tools used in data science, automation, and more, Tinkerstellar is for you.

About

RegEx

Master regular expressions with interactive lessons and real-world challenges. This app guides you from beginner to expert, offering hands-on exercises and a live tester to solidify your understanding of complex patterns.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step lessons
  • Interactive exercises
  • Live regex tester
  • Comprehensive topics
  • Real-world scenarios
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Unlock the full power of Regular Expressions with an interactive learning experience designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner exploring basic patterns or an expert mastering advanced techniques, this app offers structured lessons, interactive exercises, and real-world challenges to build your regex skills. FEATURES: Step-by-Step Lessons – Progress through beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert levels. Interactive Exercises – Test your skills with hands-on regex challenges. Live Regex Tester – Instantly see your patterns in action. Comprehensive Topics – Covers literals, character classes, quantifiers, lookaheads, recursion, and more. Real-World Scenarios – Apply regex to practical coding problems. Progress Tracking – Monitor your learning and advance through levels. Whether you're a developer, data analyst, or just curious about regex, this app makes learning easy, fun, and practical. Download now and start mastering regex today!

Screenshots

Learn to Code4 screens
RegEx4 screens

Verdict

The call

Learn to Code and RegEx both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RegEx's written reviews are positive against 71% of Learn to Code's. RegEx also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Learn to Code's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Learn to Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RegEx sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Learn to Code against 5.0 for RegEx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn to Code has 601 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Learn to Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of RegEx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn to Code ships an update every 6 weeks, RegEx fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn to Code versus RegEx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn to CodeRegEx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (601 ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size462 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRational Matter LtdLee Clayberg

Customer experience

Learn to Code

All ratings601 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

RegEx

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Learn to Code

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch with iPadOS 18
  • Crashes on M4 iPad Pro
  • Crashes on Apple Vision Pro when rerunning code
  • Storage/internet error messages despite sufficient resources
  • Some code examples fail to execute (e.g., iris data loading)
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  • App runs hot on M1 iPad Pro

Requested features

7 requests
  • Graded exercises and code challenges
  • Text highlighting capability (like iBooks)
  • More hands-on, problem-solving activities
  • Spanish language support
  • Unified pricing menu showing all available courses
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  • Clear learning path and starting point
  • Performance optimization for M1/M4 devices

RegEx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Learn to Code

One-time10
  • Clustering with k-Means$1.49
  • Introduction to Data Analysis$1.49
  • Python Data Structures$2.99
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  • Data Cleaning with Pandas$2.99
  • Beyond Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • HTTP Requests with Python$2.99
  • Machine Learning Basics$2.99
  • Expressive Data with Python$2.99
  • Web Scraping with Python$2.99
  • Unlimited Coding Labs$19.99
2 purchases

RegEx

One-time2
  • Complete the Course$4.99
  • Advanced, Expert, Review$4.99

Questions

Is Learn to Code free?
Learn to Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RegEx free?
RegEx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn to Code or RegEx?
RegEx is rated higher. Learn to Code averages 4.9 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while RegEx averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Learn to Code or RegEx have ads?
Neither Learn to Code nor RegEx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn to Code or RegEx?
Learn to Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and RegEx fortnightly. Most recently, Learn to Code was updated on September 15, 2026 and RegEx on September 25, 2026.

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