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Latest 0.2.6 build 9

macOS early access, published 2026-05-15.

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  1. Current

    0.2.6 build 9

    2026-05-15
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    Status
    Early access

    Updates in 0.2.6

    • Publishes the fixed Match Rows workflow for direct-download in-app update testing.
    • Preserves unmatched left and right lines after cross-row matches.
    • Keeps the newer Match Rows mode, Cancel Match state, and Clear Matches controls.

  2. Previous

    0.2.3 build 6

    2026-05-15
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    Early access

    Updates in 0.2.3

    • Modified changes now use a light blue accent instead of orange.
    • Folder changed states now use a neutral changed icon instead of a warning symbol.
    • PDF reports now use the same blue changed/modified color as the app.

  3. Previous

    0.2.2 build 5

    2026-05-15
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    Public download
    Status
    Early access

    Updates in 0.2.2

    • Clearer toolbar - sample comparisons now use a labeled Sample button instead of a play icon.
    • Clearer export - PDF report buttons now read Export PDF.
    • Clearer compare options - toolbar toggles now use action labels such as Ignore whitespace and Hide blank lines.

  4. Previous

    0.2.1 build 4

    2026-05-15
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    Public download
    Status
    Early access

    Updates in 0.2.1

    • App icon - the XCompare mark is larger so it reads more clearly in Launchpad and Finder.
    • Update delivery - direct-download users can receive the icon fix through in-app update.

  5. Previous

    0.2.0 build 3

    2026-05-15
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    Status
    Early access

    Updates in 0.2.0

    • Sample comparisons - try file or folder comparisons immediately from the home screen.
    • Document guidance - PDF, Word, and RTF comparisons explain how local text extraction works.
    • Compare options - focus reviews with row filters plus whitespace, blank-line, and case options.
    • Polished reports - exported PDFs now include metadata, timestamps, and summary cards.
    • Finder Services - selected Finder items can be sent to XCompare from the Services menu.
    • Clearer states - empty filters and unsupported document cases now provide next actions.
    • Website demo - the product page now previews the drop, diff, and report workflow.
    • In-app updates - direct-download builds can retrieve signed Sparkle updates.

    Launch tools

    • Text file compare - review side-by-side line differences.
    • Folder compare - scan folders recursively and filter compare results.
    • Manual row alignment - align selected left and right text rows before review.
    • Drag-and-drop compare - drop two files or folders into the app window.
    • Recent comparisons - reopen recent file and folder comparisons.
    • PDF reports - export text and folder comparison reports.