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Fedistar vs Ivory: catalog facts
Fedistar	Ivory
Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.	Paid Paid app with a free 7-day trial.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed	Timeline position syncs across devices Native design for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful	Apple platforms only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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