# Reeder Classic — News Reader

> RSS reader and read-later client with iCloud sync and Bionic Reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Silvio Rizzi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382)
- Category: News
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 821 App Store ratings · 516 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840/reviews.md

## What is Reeder Classic?

Keep control of your news reading with Reeder Classic, RSS reader and read later client in one app, now with support for iCloud syncing.


FEEDS
Sync all your feeds and articles with iCloud. Reeder Classic comes with a built-in RSS/Feeds service which will keep everything in sync on all your devices. Of course, this is optional. You can still just use one of the many third-party services supported by Reeder or just RSS (without sync).


READ LATER
This is Reeder's built-in read later service which stores all your data securely in iCloud. A sharing extension allows you to add links from outside of Reeder.


BIONIC READING
A higher dimension of reading. With Bionic Reading you read texts with more focus, awareness, and sustainability. Read more about Bionic Reading at bionic-reading.com.


WIDGETS
View most recent articles, configurable to only show items from feeds, folders, searches (for services that support searches) or tags (for read later services).


MARK AS READ ON SCROLL
With version 5, Reeder finally supports marking items as read while scrolling. Off by default, this can be enabled on a per-account basis.


READER VIEW
Enter Reader View (for feed items and read later links that support this) for a clutter-free reading experience directly in Reeder's article viewer. You can enable "Automatic Reader View" on a per-feed basis to always load items of a feed with Reader View.


SUPPORTED THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Feedbin, Feedly, FeedHQ, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, Inoreader, BazQux Reader, FreshRSS, Instapaper and Pocket.

## Key features

- RSS feed reader
- Read later client
- iCloud syncing
- Bionic Reading mode
- Customizable widgets
- Mark as read on scroll
- Reader view

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Reeder Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure with iCloud sync
- 💡 Useful read later feature
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 💡 Customizable settings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🐛 Background refresh not working
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Slow sync for large feed counts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between articles
- Unreliable background sync
- Issues with Twitter integration

**Most requested features**

- Ability to filter feeds by keywords
- Option to change app icon
- Support for more languages
- Tighter integration with Matter app
- Offline reading mode
- Text-to-speech support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 516)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please Consider Open Sourcing

*2026-08-03, version 5.5.1*

Reeder used to be my favorite RSS app, but the replacement is not my cup of tea. Unfortunately, because the app is closed source, nobody can pick up where the developer left off and continue to support the true “classic” RSS experience. Please consider open sourcing your code so it doesn’t have to die!

### 2/5 — Useless in Portrait Mode

*2026-07-21, version 5.5.1*

Reeder Classic on iPhone in portrait mode is useless. You cannot tap the back arrow in the upper left corner. You must be in landscape mode to go back. The updated version of Reeder does not appear to have the ability to subscribe to my existing Feedbin feeds so all the links need to be manually entered. Can we please get one of them or both of them to work properly?

### 1/5 — Once was great

*2026-05-22, version 5.5.1*

Can no longer sync Feedly. Other than not displaying feeds, it’s still pretty.

### 2/5 — Needs to be updated

*2026-05-09, version 5.5.1*

Seems the developer has abandoned this app. Unfortunate.

### 3/5 — Please fix YouTube bug

*2026-05-05, version 5.5.1*

Please fix YouTube “Error 153” for embedded videos

### 4/5 — Solid RSS reader that needs love

*2026-04-19, version 5.5.1*

Reeder Classic is by far the best RSS reader on iPhone. Animations are butter smooth and navigation is simple. The challenge is the app is not a prime focus anymore as the new “Reeder” with its inbox for everything approach has taken priority. I would be happy to pay a subscription to have this app actively maintained. Here’s hoping for a resurgence of Reeder Classic.

### 2/5 — The app started crashing on iOS 26

*2026-04-12*

The app started crashing on iOS 26

### 2/5 — Perte de fonctionnalités

*2026-04-11*

Malheureusement le développeur à choisi de privilégier la formule avec abonnement et cette version ne reçoit plus de correctifs. 

Elle fonctionne encore mais impossible de visualiser depuis 2025 une vidéo YouTube présente dans dans un flux : c’est vraiment dommage que le minimum ne soit plus fait pour maintenir d’aplomb une application qui fut, jadis, l’une des meilleures.

### 4/5 — Deserves Updates

*2026-04-08, version 5.5.1*

Please update Reeder Classic to Liquid Glass and continue to contain it. Reeder Classic always was and remains THE optional RSS expedience on iOS, but needs optimized. Sorry, Reeder 5 is pretty but makes no sense to me and not something I want to transition to.

### 1/5 — Feeds won't sync

*2026-03-11, version 5.5.1*

Feeds are failing to sync on demand.

EDIT: Reeder appears to still sync feeds on desktop and tablet, but will not sync feeds on mobile. Deleting the mobile app and reinstalling did not fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about Reeder Classic

### What does Reeder Classic do?

Reeder Classic is an app that functions as both an RSS reader and a read-later client. It allows you to subscribe to news feeds, save articles to read later, and syncs your data across devices using iCloud. It also offers features like Bionic Reading for enhanced focus and a clutter-free reader view.

### What are the key features of Reeder Classic?

Key features include an integrated RSS feed service with optional iCloud syncing, a built-in read-later service that securely stores data in iCloud, and Bionic Reading for a more focused reading experience. It also supports widgets, marking items as read while scrolling, and a reader view for clutter-free articles.

### How much does Reeder Classic cost?

Based on the provided information, Reeder Classic is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Reeder Classic compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the mention of iCloud syncing suggests it is available on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) that support iCloud. The app is categorized under 'News' which typically implies mobile operating systems like iOS.

### What are common use cases for Reeder Classic?

Common use cases include staying updated with news from various websites by subscribing to their RSS feeds, saving interesting articles to read at a more convenient time using the read-later feature, and improving reading focus with Bionic Reading. It's also useful for organizing and accessing saved articles through widgets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.1 — 2025-05-16

This update should fix two issues:
- After some time the article viewer might go blank and not load any content anymore.
- Opening the in-app browser sometimes will not load any content.

(I couldn’t actually reproduce either of these myself, so I'm not 100% sure they're fixed now, but they should be.)

### 5.5 — 2024-12-09

Improved support for Bluesky RSS feeds

### 5.4.6 — 2024-09-24

Various minor bug fixes and improvements for iOS 18

### 5.4.5 — 2024-09-24

Various minor bug fixes and improvements for iOS 18

### 5.4.4 — 2024-09-02

Reeder 5 is now Reeder Classic — a name change to prepare for the release of the new Reeder. Visit reeder.app for more info.

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## More apps by Silvio Rizzi

- [Mela - Recipe Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mela-recipe-manager/id1548466041)
- [Reeder.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

All apps by Silvio Rizzi: https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382

## Related topics

[reeder classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/reeder-classic) · [reeder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/reeder) · [reeder 5](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/reeder-5)

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