# NewsFlash: RSS Reader — Your sources. Less noise.

> Fast, modern, and ad-free RSS reader for organized news consumption. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Steurer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-rss-reader/id1487449663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Steurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/984557127)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-rss-reader/id1487449663/reviews.md

## What is NewsFlash?

Your sources. Less noise. NewsFlash is an independent RSS reader for people who want to choose what they read, without an algorithm, ads, tracking, or a separate account.

Bring the websites, blogs, and links you care about into one organized library on iPhone and iPad. Filter out what doesn't interest you and keep what does.

FOLLOW YOUR SOURCES
Subscribe to RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds. Paste a website or feed address, preview its articles, or start with suggested feeds. Import and export your subscriptions with OPML.

CONTROL THE NOISE
Hide articles that match words or phrases in their title, summary, or URL. Apply a filter to one feed or your whole library, and preview what it matches before you save it. The source stays; only the stories you don't want disappear.

KEEP MORE THAN A BOOKMARK
Save articles for later, add tags and personal notes, and organize feeds in nested folders. Search across titles, sources, tags, and notes to find things again.

SAVE LINKS FROM ANYWHERE
Share a page from Safari or any other app straight into NewsFlash, even if you don't follow its source.

READ IT YOUR WAY
Choose Hero, Full, Compact, or Text Only layouts, with separate settings for each feed. Light and Dark Mode, larger text, and Safari Reader on supported websites help you read comfortably. Seen and read are tracked separately.

YOUR READING, WITHIN REACH
Your library syncs through your own iCloud account. Get to headlines and saved articles with widgets, Siri, Shortcuts, Control Center, and Spotlight, and choose which feeds may notify you. On iPad, a sidebar keeps your folders and tags in view.

Good to know: saved articles are kept when older articles are removed automatically, but saving doesn't store an offline copy of the full webpage. Feed alerts depend on refresh timing, and iOS manages background refresh.

An independent RSS reader, made by Michael Steurer.

## Key features

- Clean, distraction-free reading experience
- Customizable tags and filtering
- Full-text search across articles
- Keyword blocking for unwanted topics
- Custom push notifications
- iCloud Sync for private data backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Specialty Coffee Aeropress | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is NewsFlash safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess NewsFlash.

## Is NewsFlash legit?

NewsFlash: RSS Reader appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for NewsFlash is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-rss-reader/id1487449663/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 使い辛い

*2025-11-19*

1.一つずつ手入力でサイト名とURLを入力しなければならない。
-FeedlyやOPMLファイルでインポート出来れば他のアプリからの移行もスムーズになる。

2.タブ毎の表示はサイト数が増えると視認性が悪くなる

-縦型のツリー状にカスタマイズ出来るタグを使い
ジャンル毎に一覧表示や個別表示出来るようにすれば
整理出来見やすくなる。

3.そもそも使えない

-サイトのURLを入力してもindex.rdfを入力しても
データを取得出来ない。

RSSを管理できるアプリは非常に少なく
また、使う人も少ないので
有用なアプリは足元を見るような売り方をしており
こういうアプリは大歓迎です。
開発を応援しています！

**Developer response:** フィードバックを丁寧にお伝えいただき、本当にありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただいた点は、まさに今後実装したいと考えている機能です。

アプリはできるだけシンプルで使いやすく保ちたいと思っていますが、
ツリー形式のビューのアイデアはとても良いですね！参考になりました。ありがとうございます。

これからも少しずつ改善していきますので、引き続き応援していただければ嬉しいです。

### 4/5 — Yeah, good app & developper 👍

*2022-11-15*

Bonne application de suivi des news, simple d’utilisation et ergonomique.
Et depuis la version 1.3.9 améliorations du respect de la vie privée, aucune connexion non consenti bravo 👍
Développeur ouvert et constructif face aux avis des utilisateurs.
À tester elle pourrait vous satisfaire.

Petite suggestion détection des rss sur site web, pratique si on a pas le lien rss.

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre critique. L'application ne devrait pas faire de demande à mon infrastructure de serveur au premier lancement. Merci de l'avoir signalé et je vais examiner ce problème. Même si l'application fait une demande à mes serveurs, aucune information n'est stockée.

Merci beaucoup pour la critique amicale!

### 5/5 — Ok

*2022-07-16*

Migliora sempre di più

**Developer response:** Grazie!

## Frequently asked questions about NewsFlash

### What is NewsFlash RSS?

NewsFlash RSS is a beautifully designed RSS reader that consolidates your favorite news sources into a single, fast, and clean feed. It prioritizes a clutter-free reading experience without ads or algorithmic noise.

### How much does NewsFlash RSS cost?

NewsFlash RSS is a paid application, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does NewsFlash RSS have ads?

No, NewsFlash RSS is completely ad-free. The app is designed for a distraction-free reading experience, with no advertisements or pop-ups.

### What devices support NewsFlash RSS?

NewsFlash RSS is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It utilizes iCloud Sync for private, encrypted syncing across your Apple devices.

### How often is NewsFlash RSS updated?

The latest version of NewsFlash RSS is 1.6, last updated on December 31, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

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

NewsFlash RSS has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of news content that may be accessed through the app.

### How does NewsFlash RSS handle user data privacy?

NewsFlash RSS is privacy-first, offering iCloud Sync for encrypted syncing without requiring accounts or tracking. Your data remains entirely on your device.

### Can I customize my news feed in NewsFlash RSS?

Yes, you can customize your feed by tagging articles with custom labels and filtering your feed instantly. You can also block keywords to automatically remove topics you don't wish to see.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-11-07

NewsFlash 2.0 brings your reading closer.

• New widgets for headlines, saved articles, and unread counts
• Quick access through Siri, Shortcuts, Control Center, and Spotlight
• More flexible content filters with previews and per-feed rules
• Clearer navigation for feeds and nested folders
• Improved feed parsing, duplicate prevention, and reading-state reliability
• Refined onboarding, accessibility, and localization

### 1.6 — 2025-12-31

Added swipe Actions
Bufixes regarding the Feed Management

### 1.5 — 2025-12-01

A big stability update with the most requested features.
	•	OPML import/export
	•	Feed folders & better organization
	•	New Hero mode
	•	Per-feed customization options
	•	Pull-to-refresh support
	•	“Mark All as Read” per feed
	•	Feed parsing improvements
	•	Faster performance across the whole app
	•	Tons of small fixes to make NewsFlash feel smoother

Thanks for your support. I’m working hard to keep improving the app

### 1.4.4 — 2025-11-18

This stability update focuses on reliability and performance improvements:

  • Fixed crashes during RSS feed parsing
  • Fixed article images not loading on app launch
  • Improved image caching and scroll performance
  • Updated app icon design
  • Migrated to modern, actively-maintained libraries for long-term stability

I've made significant under-the-hood improvements to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience. This update lays the foundation for the future.

### 1.4.2 — 2023-11-14

Bugfixes

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