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Ivory vs Phanpy: catalog facts
Ivory	Phanpy
Paid Paid app with a free 7-day trial.	Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.
macOS, iOS	Web
Timeline position syncs across devices Native design for iPhone, iPad and Mac	Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
Apple platforms only Paid after the trial	Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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