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NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

More news, less junk. Faster.

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310 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2020
  • June 30, 2026

Developer

Brent Simmons
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About

This app aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, offering a faster and more organized way to consume content. It provides control over your news feed, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or rely on social media algorithms. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and syncing capabilities.

✓Direct feed downloading
✓iCloud and third-party syncing
✓Customizable article themes
✓Reader view
✓Starred articles
✓Smart feeds
✓Home screen widgets
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What's New in NetNewsWire

7.1.1

June 30, 2026

Fixed some feed icon handling bugs. Handled Reddit’s new rate limiting (one feed per minute). Fix text contrast bug when swiping a row in the timeline.

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This app rose +10 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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Amazing!

Perfect app. Last fix was brilliant and simple - the best kind. Excellent work, dev!
CailiseCailise

Where's the Stop button?

The reader once had a button that would let you stop the page from loading. The Glass redesign removed it.

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Why remove the Stop button? Put it back

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Look, I’m not going to dress it up. NNW is a good reader. It lacks features like filtering, but considering the alternatives you can’t beat it.
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DuzzenmattaDuzzenmatta

FIVE-STAR！

I've been using this app for a lot of time. It's totally free! And there are no ads! But I hope to add translation function.
有事上奏有事上奏

Scrolling is broken

Scrolling broke a few updates ago. You now open a feed and the article opens 50%+ in the article. Extremely annoying to the point that it's broken the app. I don't see any feature that is more important than fixing a broken reading experience for a reading app.

Net news wire is an amazing 5 star app when the reading experience is working. 2 stars and not 1 because of that — conditional on this structural bug/feature of the app being fixed
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Absolute and complete rubbish

This app is a steaming pile of you know what and completely unusable I am literally dumber for having downloaded this app
StimelaStimela
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FAQ

What does NetNewsWire do?

NetNewsWire is a free and open-source RSS reader that aggregates articles from your preferred blogs and news sites. It helps you stay updated with content without visiting individual websites or relying on social media feeds, offering a more controlled and efficient news consumption experience.

What are the key features of NetNewsWire?

Key features include direct feed downloading, syncing across devices via iCloud or services like Feedbin and Feedly, customizable article themes, a reader view for distraction-free reading, starred articles, smart feeds like 'All Unread' and 'Today', and home screen widgets for quick access to content.

Is NetNewsWire free to use?

Yes, NetNewsWire is entirely free and open-source. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

What platforms is NetNewsWire available on?

Based on the provided description, NetNewsWire is available on iOS, indicated by features like iCloud syncing and home screen widgets. It is designed for Apple devices.

How does NetNewsWire help manage news consumption?

It centralizes news from various sources into one application, allowing users to track read articles, star important ones, and organize feeds into folders. This approach puts users in control of their news intake, bypassing the unreliability of social media algorithms and the inconvenience of manual website checks.