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Reeder Classic vs News Explorer: catalog facts
Reeder Classic	News Explorer
Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.	Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones	iCloud sync with no separate account Follows Reddit, Mastodon, YouTube and podcast feeds as well as RSS
Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively Apple platforms only	Apple devices only Sync depends on iCloud
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 23, 2026

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