Best apps like Stella*

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

10 free apps

Updated October 2026

OwletLabs LLC

🌐 Social Networking

Whether you want more options like Stella* or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Stella*

#1

Artykul – RSS Reader by Mikalaj Karhin

News and Blogs

Editor's Choice

4.6(11 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 1

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 2

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 3

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 4

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 5

Artykul – RSS Reader screenshot 6

Consolidate your favorite websites, blogs, and social feeds into a single, clutter-free reading experience. Organize content with custom folders and receive push notifications for new articles. Enjoy a customizable reader that allows offline access and personalized themes.

#2

Focus for Reddit by 婉万

a unofficial app for Reddit

Strong Contender

3.3(43 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Focus for Reddit screenshot 1

Focus for Reddit screenshot 2

Focus for Reddit screenshot 3

Focus for Reddit screenshot 4

Focus for Reddit screenshot 5

An unofficial, open-source Reddit browser offering a unique, customizable interface. It supports offline browsing, multi-account access, and advanced content filtering. Enjoy a rich viewing experience with various layout options and powerful moderation tools.

#3

ReadKit - Reading Hub by Balazs Varkonyi

RSS news and read later

Worth Considering

4.4😊(124 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 1

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 2

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 3

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 4

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 5

ReadKit - Reading Hub screenshot 6

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

What We Love

🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation
📖 Superior readability features and reading experience
🌐 Wide support for multiple RSS services (Feedly, Miniflux, FreshRSS, Wallabag)
💰 Reasonable pricing with lifetime subscription option
🎯 Smart folders functionality for advanced filtering
📱 Universal app works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
🔧 Regular updates and bug fixes
🎭 Liquid glass UI touches showing developer care
📰 Excellent article rendering and formatting
⌨️ Strong external keyboard support

Room to Improve

🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app
🎨 Limited display options (no sepia background in light mode)
⚙️ Rough edges and unpolished UI in places
📱 iOS version feels limited compared to Mac version
🔧 Inconsistent Premium feature restrictions
📝 Text rendering issues with underline overlap
🐛 Background sync unreliable and inconsistent
👤 Developer responsiveness to support requests lacking
🎯 Smart folders don't sync across devices
📋 Article list view customization limited

More apps like Stella*

Your gateway to the Fediverse

Experience the Fediverse through a native iOS app designed for seamless interaction with all major Lemmy instances. Enjoy powerful features like swipe actions, quick account switching, and extensive customization for an optimized mobile experience.

Native iOS Swift developmentLemmy instance compatibilitySwipe actions

Compare with Stella*

feeder.co - RSS Feed Reader

feeder.co - RSS Feed Reader

feeder.co - RSS Feed Reader

by Really Simple AB

This app aggregates content from any online source into a single, customizable feed. It offers notifications for new content, filtering options to find specific topics, and tools to organize and share articles. Users can personalize their reading experience with different themes and modes.

Customizable news feedsPush notifications for new contentKeyword filtering and exclusion

Compare with Stella*

Unread: An RSS Reader

Unread: An RSS Reader

Unread: An RSS Reader

by Golden Hill Software

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

Gesture-based navigationCustomizable color themesCross-device syncing

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Stella*

Lurk with ease!

Browse Reddit content quickly and without ads. Customize your experience with various themes and fonts. Download videos and GIFs directly from the app and save posts for later.

Compact and full post previewNative video, GIF, and gallery supportCustomizable themes and fonts

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Stella*

by Elias Panfilow

This app allows you to read news from various channels directly on your device without relying on external web services. It downloads and stores feed updates locally for offline reading and supports easy migration with OPML file import/export.

RSS, Atom, and JSON feed supportOffline feed storageOPML import/export for migration

Compare with Stella*

lurkur for reddit

lurkur for reddit

lurkur for reddit

a new way to browse

Experience Reddit content consumption with a streamlined, ad-free interface. This client focuses on reading posts, viewing media, and exploring subreddits without distractions. Enjoy a minimalist design and customizable reader settings for a focused browsing experience.

Ad-Free Reddit BrowsingClean & Minimalist InterfaceElegant Dark Mode

free with in-app purchases

Compare with Stella*

Inoreader: News & RSS reader

Inoreader: News & RSS reader

Inoreader: News & RSS reader

Build your own newsfeed

Take control of your news consumption by building a personalized feed. Follow websites, newsletters, and social media, filter out noise, and discover content. Read, listen, and organize articles with advanced automation and customization options.

Personalized newsfeed creationFollow websites, newsletters, and social mediaContent discovery and collection

Compare with Stella*