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Reeder Classic vs lire: catalog facts
Reeder Classic	lire
Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.	Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones	Downloads full articles ahead of time for genuine offline reading Search covers the downloaded article text, not just titles
Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively Apple platforms only	Paid purchase per platform Apple platforms only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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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