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Patterns vs RegexMate: catalog facts
Patterns	RegexMate
Paid The official product page does not state a price.	Freemium Free to download with in-app purchases.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Shows matches and replacements as patterns are edited Supports multiple regular expression flavors	Shows regex matches as you type Includes a bilingual reference guide
Available for macOS only	Requires macOS 14 or later, iOS 17 or later, or iPadOS 17 or later.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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