# Learn to Code vs RegEx

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn to Code | RegEx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-code-tinkerstellar/id1567374120/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-learning/id6744048728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 462 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rational Matter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315744136) | [Lee Clayberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321355) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn to Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-code-tinkerstellar/id1567374120)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clustering with k-Means | $1.49 | one-time |
| Introduction to Data Analysis | $1.49 | one-time |
| Python Data Structures | $2.99 | one-time |
| Data Cleaning with Pandas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Machine Learning Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| HTTP Requests with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Machine Learning Basics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expressive Data with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Web Scraping with Python | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coding Labs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📚 Clear, well-written lessons and explanations
- 💻 Ability to run code directly in the app
- 🌐 Works offline seamlessly
- 🎯 Bite-sized, digestible content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer devices (M4 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro, iPadOS 18)
- ❌ Limited interactivity and hands-on exercises
- 💳 Unclear pricing structure and hidden payment walls
- 🔥 Performance issues (app runs warm on M1 iPad)
- 📝 Lacks graded exercises and code validation

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### RegEx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-learning/id6744048728)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete the Course | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced, Expert, Review | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*