Comparison

SixD vs RegexMate

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

Head to head
About

SixD

Learn and create with SwiftUI through an intuitive interface. Explore components, design graphically, and get native SwiftUI code. Browse SF Symbols with natural language search.

Highlights
  • SwiftUI component exploration
  • Native graphical design interface
  • Copy SwiftUI code directly
  • Interactive UI design foundations
  • Natural language SF Symbols search
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SixD (SwiftUI x Design) is the most intuitive and beautiful way to learn and create with SwiftUI. SwiftUI Lab • Explore SwiftUI components • Design in a native graphical interface • Copy the SwiftUI code: what you see is what you get Interactive Guide • Learn UI design foundations through an interactive experience SF Symbols • Browse SF Symbols and search with natural descriptions • No more "square.and.arrow.up," just search "share" Designed and developed by Haolun Yang. Awarded by Apple WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge.

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

SixD4 screens
RegexMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SixD at none against RegexMate's 2. RegexMate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RegexMate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SixD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SixD ships an update every 3 months, RegexMate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SixD versus RegexMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSixDRegexMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaolun Yang楚江 王

In-app purchases

None

SixD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RegexMate

One-time2
  • Sponsor$1.99
  • Sponsor$7.99

Questions

Is SixD free?
SixD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RegexMate free?
RegexMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SixD or RegexMate have ads?
Neither SixD nor RegexMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SixD or RegexMate?
SixD ships an update every 3 months, and RegexMate monthly. Most recently, SixD was updated on September 30, 2026 and RegexMate on September 16, 2026.

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