- Price change

- Bug fixes

Introducing RegExpress Pro

We've added a Pro upgrade to support ongoing development while keeping core regex testing free forever.

Free Features:
• Full regex pattern testing with real-time matching
• Save up to 7 patterns
• 5 Regex Golf challenges to test your skills
• 45-second debug visualizer preview
• Syntax highlighting and cheat sheet

Pro Upgrade ($3.99 - one-time purchase):
• Unlimited pattern saves with iCloud sync
• Visual step-by-step debugging
• Code generation for Swift, JavaScript, Python & more
• Test suite with regression testing
• All learning paths and Regex Golf challenges
• Full pattern explanations and performance metrics

No subscription required - unlock Pro once and it's yours forever.

**Personalize Your Experience**

- NEW: 8 beautiful color themes to customize the app's appearance
- NEW: Customizable quick actions on the home screen - arrange your favorite tools for faster access

**Improved Help System**

- Contextual help buttons throughout the app for instant guidance
- Help tips appear right where you need them, no more interrupting overlays

**Smoother Workflow**

- Non-intrusive backtracking warning indicator replaces the blocking popup
- Cleaner interface with streamlined navigation
- Consistent Pro badges make premium features easy to identify

**Bug Fixes & Polish**

- Fixed text content overflow issues
- Fixed What's New popup appearing repeatedly
- Various UI improvements for a more polished experience

New:

- iCloud Sync for patterns, folders, favorites, history, tutorial progress, and game stats with status card, manual “Sync Now,” auto-sync, cellular, and notification toggles.
- Regex flavor picker adds NSRegularExpression, JavaScript/ECMAScript, Python, and PCRE2 alongside Swift so saved patterns keep the right engine.
- Generate and share code snippets for Swift, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, and Ruby from the pattern tools and library.
- Share or open patterns via regexpress:// deep links (pattern, sample text, and flavor) directly from the library export sheet.
- New Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese localizations with an in-app language selector.
- Rich regex explanation sheet replaces the old alert with summaries, warnings, token breakdowns, AST view, and examples.

Improvements:

- Catastrophic backtracking guard warns before running risky patterns and offers fix guidance or Pro-only auto-fix hints.
- Debug view now charts execution timelines and slow-token heatmaps for clearer performance diagnostics.
- Debounced validation, precompile, and optimization tasks are now cancellable, avoiding stale runs and keeping editing responsive.

Bug Fixes:

- Pattern and folder lists refresh from persistent storage before reads, reducing stale entries after edits or sync.
- Cancelled pending validation/precompile tasks when new runs start to prevent outdated errors or highlights from appearing.

RegExpress v5 is our biggest release yet, restyling the entire workspace with Apple's new Liquid Glass design and unlocking smarter ways to build, test, and learn regex.

## Fresh Liquid Glass UI

- Adopt Liquid Glass styling across modals, tutorial overlays, pattern and content inputs, and pro upgrade flows so everything feels native on iOS 26.
- Quick Actions, Try buttons, and performance views now use glass buttons with crisp blue accents for better readability.

## Regex Playground & Assistant

- Step into the revamped Regex Playground featuring guided achievements, AI-powered Pattern Assistant suggestions, and a centered, distraction-free workspace.
- Saved pattern toolbar adds instant close controls while Show Matches reliability is improved.

## Power Tools for Pros

- Multi-window support and advanced keyboard shortcuts on iPad make heavy editing and testing faster.
- Smart workflow upgrades deliver auto-save, analytics, naming suggestions, duplicate detection, and regex compilation caching for snappier runs.
- New Import Suite and enhanced import/export validation streamline bringing patterns in from other tools.

## Learn Faster

- Expanded learning paths with clear pro locking, refreshed interactive game achievements, and accurate tutorial highlights keep progress intuitive.

## Access for Everyone

- Accessibility improvements cover contrast, voice, and motion preferences.
- Updated freemium model broadens the free tier while preserving pro exclusives.

Plus: launch screen cleanup, upgraded purchase flows, and dozens of polish fixes across the app.

Welcome to RegExpress v4.5 - our most significant update yet! This major release brings groundbreaking performance improvements, enhanced accessibility, and powerful new features.

Performance Revolution
Experience lightning-fast regex testing with our new compilation caching system. Patterns now execute up to 80% faster with microsecond response times for repeated operations.

Enhanced Accessibility
RegExpress now works seamlessly with all assistive technologies including comprehensive VoiceOver support, full Switch Control compatibility, and optimized navigation for users with motor impairments.

Quick Actions Grid
The redesigned home screen features an intuitive grid layout providing instant access to your pattern library, tutorials, settings, and frequently used features. No more hunting through menus.

Multi-Window iPad Support
iPad users gain complete multi-window support for multitasking. Open multiple RegExpress windows simultaneously to compare patterns, reference tutorials while testing, or work on different projects side-by-side. Advanced keyboard shortcuts included.

Smart Auto-Save
Never lose work again with intelligent auto-save functionality that preserves patterns, test text, match results, and session state in real-time. Resume exactly where you left off after app restarts.

Improved Freemium Experience
Dramatically expanded free tier with unlimited pattern testing, basic tutorials, pattern saving, and export functionality. Pro users enjoy advanced analytics, unlimited cloud storage, premium tutorials, and priority support.

Enhanced Pattern Management
Major library improvements include faster search with instant results, nested folders and tags, batch operations, and enhanced export options with metadata preservation.

Advanced Debug Tools
New visualization features help understand pattern execution with step-by-step highlighting, detailed performance metrics, optimization suggestions, and comprehensive error reporting.

Refined Interface
Every screen polished for better usability with improved syntax highlighting, cleaner typography, consistent spacing, and better contrast ratios meeting accessibility standards.

Stability Improvements
Dozens of bug fixes and optimizations including 30% reduced memory usage, 40% faster launch times, and eliminated crashes through extensive testing.

Developer Features
Professional tools include real-time pattern validation, improved regex flavor support, better Unicode handling, and enhanced clipboard integration.

Educational Enhancements
Expanded tutorial system with advanced topics, interactive exercises, real-world programming examples, and progress tracking for your regex learning journey.

RegExpress v4.5 makes regular expressions accessible and powerful for everyone from beginners to experts. Update today and experience the future of regex testing on iOS.

- Bug fixes

RegExpress 4.0 is here with our biggest update yet! We're introducing
  RegExpress Pro to support ongoing development while keeping core
  features free for everyone.

  NEW PRO FEATURES:

  • Visual Debug Mode - See exactly how your regex executes step-by-step.
  Watch patterns match character by character and understand why matches
  succeed or fail.

  • Performance Analyzer - Track execution times, identify slow patterns,
  and get optimization suggestions to prevent performance bottlenecks in
  your applications.

  • Pattern Optimizer - Receive intelligent recommendations to improve
  your regex patterns for better performance and readability.

  • Smart Pattern Search - Find patterns instantly with full-text search
  across names, descriptions, and regex content. Filter by folders, dates,
   and regex flags with search history.

  • Unlimited Pattern Library - Save unlimited patterns and organize them
  in folders. Free users can save up to 5 patterns.

  • Advanced Learning Paths - Master complex regex concepts with our
  expanded tutorial system featuring structured modules and interactive
  exercises.

  • Export & Import - Share pattern libraries across devices and with
  teammates using JSON, CSV, or plain text formats.

  • Pattern Constructor - Build complex patterns visually with our guided
  pattern creation tool.

  WHAT STAYS FREE:

  • Core regex testing and matching
  • Pattern highlighting and syntax help
  • Basic tutorials and learning tools
  • Common regex options and flags
  • Save up to 5 patterns

  ENHANCED EXPERIENCE:

  • Redesigned Settings with better organization
  • Improved folder management and navigation
  • Enhanced pattern recommendations
  • Better error handling and user feedback
  • Performance improvements throughout the app

  DEVELOPER FOCUSED:

  RegExpress Pro is designed for developers who need professional regex
  tools. Whether you're debugging complex patterns, optimizing
  performance-critical code, or teaching regex concepts to your team, Pro
  features save hours of development time.

  SEAMLESS TRANSITION:

  All existing users can continue using core features for free. Pro
  features enhance your workflow without disrupting your current patterns
  or workflows.

  LAUNCH SPECIAL:

  Get RegExpress Pro for just $3.99 - professional regex tools that pay
  for themselves with the first pattern you debug or optimize.

  Your support helps us continue building the best regex development tool
  for iOS. Thank you for being part of the RegExpress community!

- Bug fixes
- Removed iCloud

- Examples modal
- Regex Reference Guide close button from text to image
- iCloud sync implementation
- Favorites system
- Folders and organization
- Switch to Swift RegEx only and removed Javascript
- Pattern optimization suggestions
- Performance metrics and analysis
- Pattern debugging visualization
- Component-based pattern constructor
- Pattern recommendations based on input
- Redesigned UI

- iCloud sync implementation
- Favorites system
- Folders and organization
- Complete tutorial path (beginner → advanced)
- Interactive exercises with validation
- Progress tracking
- Comprehensive reference guide
- Syntax highlighting improvements
- Enhanced capture group visualization
- Search & replace functionality with live preview