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Lire
What Lire is
Lire is an RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that expands partial feeds into full-text articles inside the app. It can download article text in advance and cache feeds for offline reading. Lire supports synchronization with Feedly, Feedbin, Feed Wrangler, FeedHQ, The Old Reader, Inoreader, NewsBlur, BazQux Reader, FreshRSS, Miniflux, Nextcloud News, and Tiny Tiny RSS. It can also operate without a third-party feed service, using its own full-text extraction engine. The maker says extraction requests use HTTPS and send only webpage URLs, and that it does not sell or monetize user data. Feed-service credentials are stored securely on the iOS device, according to its privacy policy. The current iOS listing describes Apple Intelligence article summaries on supported devices running iOS 26. iPhone requires iOS 15.6 or later; iPad requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. Each app costs $9.99, paid once.
Who it suits
Lire suits readers who want full articles, offline access, or synchronization across supported RSS services on Apple devices. It also fits users preferring standalone RSS use without a third-party sync account.
What it does well
- Expands partial feeds into full text
- Supports offline article reading
- Works with many sync services
- Can run without third-party syncing
- Does not sell or monetize user data
What to know first
- No free plan
- Apple platforms only
- Requires iOS 15.6 or later
- Each platform app costs $9.99, paid once
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| lire for iOS and iPadOS | $9.99 · Universal purchase for iPhone and iPad | $9.99, paid once |
| lire for macOS | $9.99 · Mac app | $9.99, paid once |
As lireapp.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Lire focuses on full-text RSS reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with offline caching and broad sync compatibility. Its one-time purchase pricing is separate for iOS/iPadOS and macOS.
Facts from Lire's own pages
- Credentials
- The privacy policy says feed-service account credentials are stored securely on the user's iOS device. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Current features
- The iOS App Store listing describes article summarization with Apple Intelligence on supported devices running iOS 26. · apps.apple.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- The maker says it will not share customer data except when legally required to provide information to government authorities. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Full-text extraction
- Lire has its own full-text engine and can download article text in advance for cached reading. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Notable requirement
- The App Store listing requires iOS 15.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 15.6 or later for iPad. · apps.apple.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline reading
- Lire can cache full-text feeds for reading without an internet connection. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists iOS, iPadOS, and macOS availability, with the iOS and iPadOS versions sold as a universal purchase. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not sell or monetize user data and that communication with its text extraction service uses HTTPS and sends only the webpage URLs for extraction. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Lire is an RSS reader that expands partial feeds into full-text feeds so readers can read articles without opening the source website. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Standalone mode
- Lire can be used without syncing through a third-party feed service. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to email [email protected] for questions, support, and bug reports. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Sync integrations
- The maker lists Feedly, Feedbin, Feed Wrangler, FeedHQ, The Old Reader, Inoreader, NewsBlur, BazQux Reader, FreshRSS, Miniflux, Nextcloud News, and Tiny Tiny RSS as supported sync services. · lireapp.com, 8 Oct 2026
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