# Headlines RSS — Feed reader and podcast player

> RSS and Atom feed reader with automatic categorization and direct fetching. (iPhone/iPad app by onFoot IT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlines-rss/id904059445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [onFoot IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/456711108)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Polish
- Released: 2014-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlines-rss/id904059445/reviews.md

## What is Headlines RSS?

A morning cup of latest news from your favorite feeds, categorized automatically as Trickle, Stream and Link blogs, so you can easily choose what you want to spend your reading time for.

- Nice article view, optimized for feeds with full-size content.
- Does not rely on any feed aggregation services, fetches feeds directly from content providers.
- Each feed has a color associated with it - makes quick skimming through the lists of articles easier.
- Simple to use interface.
- Can import and export subscriptions using OPML files.
- Plays podcasts and other audio content in the feeds

## Key features

- Automatic feed categorization
- Optimized article view
- Direct feed fetching
- Color-coded feeds
- OPML import/export

## Chart rankings

- #92 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlines-rss/id904059445/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Update: not quite perfect

*2020-10-20*

Works right away. 
Importing OPML works like a charm. 
Very fast start up and article fetching.
Supports splitscreen with safari! 
I was not able to identify any third party tracking.

Edit: after ios 14 update, it is clear that the app automatically reads whatever you have copied on your clipboard every time you open the app. Please remove this activity and this will again be a 5 star review.

**Developer response:** Hi! I never noticed your review before, thanks for taking the time to write it! The paste functionality was done purely for the purpose of checking if there's an OPML or RSS link for a quick import. I have since removed this functionality since it did feel a little too intrusive.

### 5/5 — Bonne application

*2020-02-17*

Simple et efficace, prends bien en charge le fichier opml.
Bonne continuation !!

## Frequently asked questions about Headlines RSS

### What is Headlines RSS?

Headlines RSS is a paid application designed to read RSS and Atom feeds directly from content providers. It offers automatic categorization of feeds and a streamlined article view.

### How does Headlines RSS categorize news?

Headlines RSS automatically categorizes your feeds into Trickle, Stream, and Link blogs, allowing you to prioritize your reading time based on content type.

### Can I manage my subscriptions in Headlines RSS?

Yes, Headlines RSS supports importing and exporting subscriptions using OPML files, making it easy to back up or transfer your feed list.

### Does Headlines RSS have ads?

No, Headlines RSS does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices is Headlines RSS available on?

Headlines RSS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Headlines RSS updated?

The latest version, 1.6, was last updated on November 23, 2024. The app was initially released on August 14, 2014.

### What is the age rating for Headlines RSS?

Headlines RSS has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present in the news feeds it aggregates.

### What do users like about Headlines RSS?

Based on the single rating available, the app has a 4.0-star rating. Users likely appreciate its direct feed fetching and simple interface.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2026-06-22

- uses even more ways to extract headline images for even easier skimming through the stories
- audio playback support
- modernized design

### 1.6 — 2024-11-23

I hear there's a new programming language called Swift. Started using it.
Some RSS feeds include story-related images in the enclosures and media tags in the RSS metadata - started using those to present the stories in the lists and in the story view.
Did some performance optimizations.
Went back to hyphenating content manually, but this time using the built-in system frameworks, since they are good enough now.
Thinking about using the enclosures more... More coming soon, this decade hopefully.

### 1.5.23 — 2024-04-21

Some polish, especially for iPads.

### 1.5.22 — 2024-03-23

Made some fixes to the way the app restores its state when removed from memory.
Err, I mean, fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.5.20 — 2023-08-25

Layout fixes in the story list.

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