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NetNewsWire

brew install --cask netnewswire v7.0.6

Free, open-source RSS feed reader for Mac, iPhone, and iPad with syncing support.

Why you might care

NetNewsWire is fully open-source and free with no paywalls or tracking, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users. It syncs across Apple devices and supports multiple feed services (Feedly, Inoreader, BazQux, Newsblur, The Old Reader). Built by a community of contributors, it emphasizes simplicity and speed.

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