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