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Elytra vs News Explorer: catalog facts
Elytra	News Explorer
Freemium Free with up to 10 feeds; subscriptions and a lifetime unlock remove the limit.	Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Strips tracking pixels and scripts from articles Offers full-text search	iCloud sync with no separate account Follows Reddit, Mastodon, YouTube and podcast feeds as well as RSS
Free use is limited to 10 feeds Available for Apple platforms	Apple devices only Sync depends on iCloud
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 September 23, 2026

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