Heartfeed RSS Reader

Heartfeed RSS Reader

RSS for the connoisseur

89 ratings
90 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 4, 2016
  • August 20, 2024

Features

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About

This app offers an efficient, no-nonsense way to read news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds without requiring account setup or server reliance. It features a compact grid view, background feed refreshing, and seamless syncing across iOS devices via iCloud.

βœ“Compact grid view for feeds
βœ“Internal browser with content blocker support
βœ“Automatic iCloud sync for feeds and read status
βœ“Quick pick list for selecting news items
βœ“Background feed refresh and caching
βœ“Bookmark management with iCloud sync
βœ“Night mode theme
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What users say

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What's New in Heartfeed RSS Reader

5.2.1

August 20, 2024

- Fixed some graphical ugliness - Updated help pages for new monetisation added in 5.2

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Unlimited feeds

This purchase enables the app to show an unlimited number of feeds

User reviews

Great Reader!

Heartfeed deserves much more attention, with such a straightforward UI and reliable performance. I’ve used it daily for oh-so-many years. A native Mac version would be fantastic.

Best RSS reader

Love this RSS reader. Simple and effective for getting all your news. One of my most used apps!

Love it

Been using this app for years. Works great and nothing else is quite like it!

Best RSS reader - could you please add Search?

Excellent RSS feed reader. Small font allows to have an overview of the news at a glance

Unless I missed it, there is now way to search across all those feeds. Would it be possible to add a text search feature? E.g. if you search "Japan" then that word gets highlighted in yellow in all visible feeds? That would unlock so much value and save scrolling time.

Thank you!
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Response from developer

I’ve been thinking about adding search functionality, but I need to come up with a good user interface for it (and then add the necessary code of course πŸ™‚). No promises, but it is already on my list for things to think about. Thanks for the review, and glad you enjoy the app!

Incredible RSS app

Been using this app for years and years and it’s absolutely perfect. Makes following a bunch of feeds super easy. In this growing age of apps accumulating more and more bloat this app is so refreshingly streamlined and gets the job done without any bloat or fluff.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Crashes after adding feeds

Bug

Multiple crashes during normal usage

Bug

App fails to start after recent updates

Bug

iCloud syncing issues (requires troubleshooting)

Bug

Bright reader screen conflicts with dark mode setting

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Requested Features

13 requests

Search functionality with highlighting across feeds

Feature

Individual mark-as-read buttons per feed

Feature

Thumbnail images in grid view

Feature

Apple Watch app support

Feature

Offline reading capability

Feature

Multi-language support including RTL scripts

Feature

Integration with Feedly and other accounts

Feature

Preserve feed groups on OPML import

Feature

Dark mode for reader screen

Feature

Feed discovery page with popular feeds index

Feature

Ability to save/bookmark articles

Feature

Variable font sizes in grid view

Feature

Apple News+ integration

Feature

FAQ

What is Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is an application designed for efficiently reading news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds. It prioritizes a no-nonsense approach, allowing users to consume content without needing to set up app-specific accounts or rely on external servers.

What are the key features of Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Key features include a compact grid view for easy feed checking, an internal browser that supports content blockers and saved passwords, automatic iCloud syncing of subscribed feeds and read status across iOS devices, and background feed refreshing with caching to prevent missed news.

Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free to use?

Yes, the app is 100% free and does not display any advertisements. While the app is free, users have the option to provide a tip within the settings as a form of thanks for the developer's work.

What devices is Heartfeed RSS Reader compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and offers features like automatic iCloud syncing for feeds and read status, and full support for split views and multi-tasking on iPads. Bookmarks can also be read from any iOS or macOS browser when using iCloud.

How does Heartfeed RSS Reader handle privacy?

The app emphasizes privacy by not tracking user usage or personal data. Optionally, users can anonymously share their subscribed feeds to help improve the built-in top list of recommended feeds, but this is not required for functionality.