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NetNewsWire vs lire: catalog facts
NetNewsWire	lire
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Completely free and open source with no account required Native Apple app with iCloud sync and many back-end options	Downloads full articles ahead of time for genuine offline reading Search covers the downloaded article text, not just titles
Apple platforms only Deliberately restrained feature set with no filtering or rules	Paid purchase per platform Apple platforms only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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