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An iOS and Mac RSS reader that turns partial feeds into full-text articles for offline reading.

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About Lire

Lire is an RSS reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac built around one problem: feeds that only carry a summary and push you to the website for the rest. Lire automatically converts partial feeds into full-text ones on the device, so you can read complete articles inside the app, and once they are cached you can keep reading without a connection. It still lets you open the original page when you want to. Beyond that it covers the everyday basics of a feed reader in a native interface. It is a paid app from a small independent developer, sold through the App Store with a demo available on the website, and there is no Android, Windows or web version. It suits commuters and frequent travellers on Apple devices who want complete articles available offline.

Best for: Apple users who read offline and hate truncated feeds.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Converts partial feeds into full text automatically
  • Cached articles are readable offline
  • Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Why people leave

  • Paid app with no free tier
  • Apple devices only
  • Small developer with a modest update pace

Top Lire alternatives

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  1. 1Unread logo
    Unread

    Also fetches full webpage text, with free sync and a Premium option.

    66.5
  2. 2NetNewsWire logo
    NetNewsWire

    Free and open-source native reader with a reader view.

    62.6
  3. 3Reeder logo
    Reeder

    Polished Apple reader with a unified timeline.

    59.6
  4. 4ReadKit logo
    ReadKit

    Combines feed and read-later services with offline caching.

    57.2

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Lire: common questions

Is Lire free?

No, Lire is a paid product.

Is Lire open source?

No, Lire is not open source. Open-source alternatives include NetNewsWire.

What platforms does Lire run on?

Lire is available for iOS and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Lire?

The highest-ranked Lire alternatives right now are Unread, NetNewsWire and Reeder. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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