Scratchnote vs Regex Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scratchnote
This utility app allows for rapid text writing, editing, and copying. It offers smart actions to quickly access links and calendar events, serving as an ideal temporary solution for various writing tasks.
- Quick text writing
- Text editing
- Copy text
- Smart actions for links
- Smart actions for calendar events
- Temporary writing solution
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Scratchnote is the perfect place to quickly write, edit, and copy text. Plus, use our smart actions to access links, calendar events, and more! Scratchnote is the perfect temporary solution for all your writing needs--start creating now!
Regex Go
This app simplifies the creation of complex text patterns using a drag-and-drop interface. It leverages modern Swift frameworks to make regular expressions accessible to users without prior coding experience, enhancing efficiency and the joy of coding.
- Drag-and-drop regex construction
- Utilizes Swift Regex and RegexBuilder
- Simplifies complex syntax
- Increases work efficiency
- Accessible for beginners
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Regex Go utilized two powerful frameworks, Swift Regex and RegexBuilder, which were both introduced at WWDC22. Regular Expressions (regex) have been a popular text processing tool since the 1960s-1970s, enabling us to quickly search and match strings in text. However, using regex can be challenging due to its complex syntax and difficulty in reading and debugging. At WWDC22, RegexBuilder was introduced as a DSL (domain-specific language) to construct regex in a more readable and maintainable manner. Regex Go's aim is to make it easier for individuals who are unfamiliar with Regex to use it. Users can easily drag and drop to promptly construct their own regex without having to learn the intricate syntax and rules. This will allow more individuals to appreciate the joy of coding and increase their work efficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Regex Go at 5.0 against Scratchnote's 4.5. Regex Go also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). Scratchnote's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Regex Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratchnote has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scratchnote ships an update every 11 days, Regex Go every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scratchnote | Regex Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnus Jensen | 勇 褚 |
Customer experience
Scratchnote
Regex Go
In-app purchases
Scratchnote
No in-app purchases
Regex Go
No in-app purchases
