# WebSSH vs RegEx+

The clearest difference is price: WebSSH at Free against RegEx+'s $1.99. WebSSH also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). RegEx+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WebSSH is free to download; RegEx+ costs $1.99 up front. WebSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RegEx+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WebSSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebSSH has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WebSSH's written reviews are positive against 50% of RegEx+'s.

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, RegEx+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSSH | RegEx+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-plus/id1511763524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #106 |
| Size | 244 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENGUS ARNAUD](https://appshunter.io/developer/461353964) | [圣罡 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/951344278) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webssh-sysadmin-toolbox/id497714887)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #105 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

**Highlights:** SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding client, Secure authentication methods, Integrated SFTP file management, Customizable terminal profiles, Built-in sysadmin diagnostic tools, Local mashREPL shell

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| WebSSH Developer Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| WebSSH PRO | $15.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)
- 👍 Seamless iCloud sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions
- 🐛 Slow input response in some cases
- 🐛 SFTP limitations (no folder uploads, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Connections failing randomly
- Session saving not working reliably
- Clipboard issues (pasting previous content)
- Drag and drop file uploads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for function keys
- Improve SFTP functionality (folder uploads, file details, etc.)
- Implement background session support
- Add option to save SSH key passphrases
- Provide a way to mass import/export SSH connections


### RegEx+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regex-plus/id1511763524)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool helps developers master regular expressions on macOS and iOS. It offers a comprehensive cheatsheet and cloud synchronization across devices to decode and construct complex text patterns.

**Highlights:** Master regular expressions, Comprehensive cheatsheet, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device support (macOS, iOS), Decode complex patterns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSSH free?

WebSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RegEx+ free?

RegEx+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebSSH or RegEx+?

WebSSH is rated higher. WebSSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while RegEx+ averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do WebSSH or RegEx+ have ads?

Neither WebSSH nor RegEx+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSSH or RegEx+?

WebSSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and RegEx+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, WebSSH was updated on September 24, 2026 and RegEx+ on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WebSSH or RegEx+?

WebSSH currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and RegEx+ at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*