Comparison

GrepEx vs RegexVisualGenerator

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

Head to head
About

GrepEx

Features
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GrepEx is the ultimate regex and dorking toolkit for developers, security researchers, and power users. Generate production-ready regular expressions in 22 programming languages and build precise search queries—all from your pocket. REGEX GENERATOR Stop wrestling with regex syntax. Select what you need to match, and GrepEx generates the pattern with language-specific code you can copy directly into your project. • 22 Languages: JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C#, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, and more • 80+ Templates: Email, URL, IP address, phone numbers, dates, credit cards, passwords, file paths, log parsing, and dozens more • Live Testing: Paste sample text and see matches highlighted instantly • Pattern Explanation: Understand what each regex component does in plain English • Safe Testing: Built-in protection against catastrophic backtracking (ReDoS) SEARCH DORKING ENGINE Craft advanced search queries to find exactly what you're looking for. Perfect for research, competitive analysis, and discovering hard-to-find resources. • Visual Query Builder: Combine operators like site:, filetype:, inurl:, intitle:, and intext: without memorizing syntax • 3,600+ GHDB Templates: Access the GHDB with categorized, searchable dork patterns • Smart Exclusions: Filter out noise with preset exclusion lists for cleaner results • One-Tap Search: Open your crafted query directly in your browser BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY • History & Favorites: Never lose a pattern you've created • Export & Import: Back up your patterns and transfer between devices • Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes during late-night coding sessions • VoiceOver Support: Full accessibility for all users PRIVACY FIRST Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking. GrepEx works entirely offline for core features. GREPEX PRO Unlock unlimited potential: • Save unlimited patterns and dorks • Access all 22 programming languages • Full GHDB search and save • Extended history (100 items) • Export/Import functionality Whether you're validating user input, parsing log files, scraping data, or conducting security research, GrepEx puts professional-grade tools in your hands. Download GrepEx and master regex today.

About

RegexVisualGenerator

Features
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Create accurate regular expressions visually with instant preview. No more guessing or complicated syntax—RegexVisualGenerator helps you design, debug, and understand regex patterns quickly and clearly.

Screenshots

GrepEx4 screens
RegexVisualGenerator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RegexVisualGenerator at Free against GrepEx's $1.99. GrepEx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

RegexVisualGenerator is free to download; GrepEx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GrepEx versus RegexVisualGenerator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrepExRegexVisualGenerator
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy LaratroAchim Bauer

In-app purchases

None

GrepEx

No in-app purchases

None

RegexVisualGenerator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GrepEx free?
GrepEx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RegexVisualGenerator free?
RegexVisualGenerator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GrepEx or RegexVisualGenerator have ads?
Neither GrepEx nor RegexVisualGenerator shows ads.

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