# SmartRSS: RSS Reader & Podcast — AI RSS Reader & Podcast & TTS

> AI-powered RSS reader with article summarization and text-to-speech. (iPhone/iPad app by 铫 刘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrss-rss-reader-and-podcast/id6749771900 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [铫 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807203451)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrss-rss-reader-and-podcast/id6749771900/reviews.md

## What is SmartRSS?

SmartRSS is not just another RSS reader. It is a platform-agnostic hub that unifies your feeds, your AI actions, and your listening across every device you own. Add a feed once, and it follows you from any platforms, in one consistent, beautiful interface.

Outstanding Features:
• AI Customization: Generate smart summaries and translations with tailored prompts
• Text to Speech - Convert articles into high-quality audio, with support for playback queue and background playback
• Universal Sync - Works seamlessly with Miniflux, FreshRSS, Feedly, Folo, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Bazqux, Inoreader and Google Reader compatible services
• Adaptive Design - Material You Design interface that supports multiple font and theme color settings
• Intelligent Organization - Group feeds logically, star important articles, track reading progress
• Offline Ready - Continue reading even without internet connection
• Easy Migration - OPML import/export for seamless setup from other apps
• Bionic Reading: Integrate for faster, more efficient text navigation.

Comprehensive Sync Support:
• Local Privacy Mode - Complete data control with device-only storage
• Cloud Sync Support - Support Miniflux, FreshRSS, Feedly, Folo, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Bazqux, Inoreader and Google Reader API synchronization

Smart Reading Experience:
• AI Article Analysis - Understand content quickly with intelligent summaries
• Full-Text Extraction - Get complete articles from truncated feeds
• Gesture Navigation - Intuitive swipe actions and interactions
• Reading Customization - Personalize fonts, sizes, and spacing

Privacy & Security:
• Local data storage with optional cloud sync
• You control where your data lives

Why Choose SmartRSS:
• BYOK AI Integration: Enjoy premium AI features at a fraction of the cost—averaging less than $0.10 per week.
• Minimalist Reading: A clean, native, and distraction-free environment designed for deep focus.
• High Performance: Lightning-fast responsiveness with fluid, smooth animations.
• Continuous Innovation: Frequent updates bringing you the latest features and optimizations.

The ultimate tool for news enthusiasts, tech bloggers, and researchers to stay ahead of the curve and curate their favorite content in one place.

Subscription Information:
• This app offers optional premium subscriptions to unlock advanced features.

Premium Subscription Plans

• Monthly Subscription – $1.29 per month (auto-renewable)
• Yearly Subscription – $11.99 per year (auto-renewable)
• Lifetime Purchase – $19.99 (one-time payment)

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase.

Privacy Policy:
https://vinsonguo.github.io/smartrss_privacy_policy.html

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered article summaries
- Natural text-to-speech audio
- Cross-platform synchronization
- Adaptive Material You Design
- Intelligent feed organization
- Offline reading support
- OPML import/export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $1.29 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrss-rss-reader-and-podcast/id6749771900/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Top RSS Reader

*2026-08-06*

Die App erlaubt es, eine KI zu hinterlegen – eine Funktion, die anderswo nur mit Abo möglich ist. Es gibt jedoch ein Problem: Die API von Google Gemini hat sich geändert, weshalb ich sie nicht hinzufügen kann. Bitte unbedingt beheben! Dann gebe ich auch 5 Sterne ;)

**Developer response:** Hello, I tried it, and Gemini works fine on my end. You can look up the error code in the Google AI console, or you can contact me via email. I’ll do my best to help you resolve this problem.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work with FressRSS

*2026-07-23*

Paid for the app because it promised FreshRSS integration. It doesn't work. My config works just fine with other FreshRSS API apps.

**Developer response:** Hello, FreshRSS should be working. I can help you debug and fix the issue. Please feel free to email me at guoziwei93@gmail.com

### 4/5 — TTS could be better

*2026-07-11*

Maybe there is a way to make TTS work with BYOK as well to allow
better quality? Would be great. The app is basically checking every box. BYOK is a smart move for AI features.

### 5/5 — Turn FreshRSS into a powerful newsroom!

*2026-06-07*

An RSS client that offers AI summarization and translation for FreshRSS-compatible feeds and daily news by category.

It also includes a feature that lets you read full articles directly from the feed. Therefore, if you're short on time for reading news, it's much more convenient than combining FreshRSS with Kagi Summarizer or using an RSS aggregator with built-in AI translation.

When paired with Mistral's free plan, the iOS app is undoubtedly worth more than its monthly subscription fee!

However, it doesn't support feed title translation, so when integrating it with FreshRSS, be sure to use it alongside a title translation extension.

### 4/5 — Love the easy AI

*2026-04-29*

Five suggestions. 1. Freeze the AI summary so it stays on top while scrolling the article. 2. Minimize the top and bottom bars while scrolling the article to maximize display. 3. Store AI output in iCloud to sync across devices. For example I summarize an article on iPad and revisit it on iPhone. My AI summary is shown on iPhone instantly since it synced from the iPad/icloud. 4. implement an “ask AI follow-up” for questions about the summary/article. 5. Long press article card for more options including AI summary, share, read later etc.

**Developer response:** So glad to hear your feedback. I really like to experience Apple Intelligence, but it isn’t available in my country so far. Once it goes live, I’ll try to integrate it into the app.

Best,
Vinson

### 5/5 — Modern RSS Reader

*2026-04-27*

Excellent implantation of AI and integration with services like FreshRSS. What rss should be in 2026

### 4/5 — 功能都挺不错，特别是BYOK，无需再订阅会员什么的

*2026-03-02*

但是，老实说，UI太简陋，一股子粗糙的android味道。。。。

### 5/5 — A Must-Have (supports feedbin.com and more)

*2026-03-01*

This app is a total win. The design is gorgeous, but it’s the AI summarization that really steals the show—it cuts straight to the core of long articles and saves me massive amounts of time. The dev clearly knows what they’re doing. Building such a smooth, sophisticated experience for Android, Mac, iOS, and Windows shows real dedication to the craft. It’s rare to find a UI this polished with such well-thought-out extras.

I grabbed the Lifetime sub immediately. 
This kind of work deserves the support. Huge respect to the programmer—keep it up!

### 5/5 — Easy to read

*2026-01-29*

Quick read and clear interface.

### 3/5 — 界面清新，操作流畅，但功能较少。

*2025-12-31*

期待作者继续开发，如果后期版本加入以下功能会改成5星并升级pro。
1，opml导入会导入重复分组，并且已经导入订阅无法正确分组。
2，不支持批量删除订阅，或清空订阅。
3，如果能智能分组就好了。

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈，目前可以通过账户里的删除本地账户来清空订阅。导入遇到分组冲突的问题会持续优化，更好用的分组功能也在开发中了

## Frequently asked questions about SmartRSS

### What subscription plans does SmartRSS offer?

SmartRSS offers three premium subscription options: a monthly plan for $1.29, a yearly plan for $12.99, and a one-time lifetime purchase for $19.99. These subscriptions unlock advanced features beyond the free tier.

### How does SmartRSS handle user data privacy?

SmartRSS prioritizes user privacy with a local privacy mode for device-only storage. It also offers optional cloud sync support for various services, giving users control over where their data resides.

### Can I use SmartRSS offline?

Yes, SmartRSS is designed to be offline-ready, allowing you to continue reading articles even without an internet connection. This feature ensures uninterrupted access to your content.

### What services does SmartRSS synchronize with?

SmartRSS provides universal sync support for services like Miniflux, FreshRSS, Folo, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Bazqux, and Google Reader compatible services. This ensures seamless integration with your existing RSS setup.

### How often is SmartRSS updated?

The latest version of SmartRSS is 1.2.16, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices is SmartRSS available on?

SmartRSS is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem. Its adaptive design ensures it functions well on various screen sizes.

### What is the age rating for SmartRSS?

SmartRSS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains content appropriate for young children.

### Can I convert articles to audio with SmartRSS?

Yes, SmartRSS features natural text-to-speech conversion, allowing you to listen to articles in high-quality audio. It supports playback queue and background playback for a convenient listening experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.42 — 2026-08-24

- AI explain improved: selected text is now explained in two clear sections — meaning/translation and background.
- Restore last read article on startup (can be turned off in General Settings).
- Fixed accented character sorting in feeds and groups.
- Added article sync limit option in Sync Settings.
- UI polish and bug fixes.

### 1.2.41 — 2026-08-23

- AI explain improved: selected text is now explained in two clear sections — meaning/translation and background.
- New Translate option in the selection menu opens the native translation dialog.
- Restore last read article on startup (can be turned off in General Settings).
- Fixed accented character sorting in feeds and groups.
- UI polish and bug fixes.

### 1.2.40 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2.39 — 2026-08-13

Optimized: Save reading position automatically; restore last article on restart.

### 1.2.37 — 2026-08-05

Fixed encoding issue for some feed

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