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RegexMate vs Patterns: catalog facts
RegexMate	Patterns
Freemium Free to download with in-app purchases.	Paid The official product page does not state a price.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Shows regex matches as you type Includes a bilingual reference guide	Shows matches and replacements as patterns are edited Supports multiple regular expression flavors
Requires macOS 14 or later, iOS 17 or later, or iPadOS 17 or later.	Available for macOS only
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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