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Ice Cubes vs Fedistar: catalog facts
Ice Cubes	Fedistar
Free Free and open source; source code is published on GitHub.	Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Native SwiftUI app for iPhone and Mac Widgets, share extension and Shortcuts support	Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed
Apple platforms only Requires an account on a Mastodon server	Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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