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Phanpy vs Ice Cubes: catalog facts
Phanpy	Ice Cubes
Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.	Free Free and open source; source code is published on GitHub.
Web	macOS, iOS
Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app	Native SwiftUI app for iPhone and Mac Widgets, share extension and Shortcuts support
Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style	Apple platforms only Requires an account on a Mastodon server
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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