# Wire: RSS News Reader — Modern, web first news reader

> Privacy-focused RSS news aggregator with original article rendering and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Josh Betz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese and 11 more
- Released: 2018-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews.md

## What is Wire?

A modern, web first, privacy-focused news reader.

Wire is entirely focused on aggregating RSS feeds and rendering articles in a modern way. Articles are downloaded for offline use, but you read them in a real browser. Most RSS readers only show you the content in the RSS feed, but Wire gives you the original article.

Feeds are synced across devices using iCloud and your Apple ID, so you don't need an additional user account.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- RSS feed aggregation
- Original article rendering
- Offline article access
- iCloud sync
- Privacy-focused
- Web browser integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews.md

### 2/5 — If it weren’t for the subscription based

*2024-07-18*

This would actually be a nice solution. But now that it restricts the number of feed you can add without a subscription, that makes the app useless if you are heavy readers. Developer should just consider a one off unlock option for such low maintenance required app

**Developer response:** Thanks for using Wire! The syncing infrastructure is an ongoing cost for me, so I require a modest fee to cover my bills.

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2024-04-20*

Two days ago it stopped updating No other way to give feedback except here in Apple review

**Developer response:** It should update automatically, but if you’re not seeing new articles you can try pulling to refresh. If that doesn’t work, please reach out at https://wirereader.app/contact-us/ and we can take a look.

### 1/5 — Paid subscription

*2024-03-21*

1 star due to previously free features being placed behind a paywall.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using the app and sorry for your disappointment. You can still subscribe to 10 feeds for free and we offer a 7 day trial beyond that. In order to keep supporting the app, I needed to get it at least to break even.

### 5/5 — Someone explain

*2024-01-18*

Idk

### 5/5 — Good

*2023-11-11*

I like this app it’s.

### 3/5 — Unable to import opml from anywhere

*2023-09-17*

Says invalid or missing XML document

### 1/5 — No RSS support

*2023-02-03*

Doesn’t work with .RSS files. I got three I’m trying to use and this app just says there’s no new content. Unusable.

**Developer response:** Hi there! I have tested with RSS files and it should work. It might take a little while to see updates though. We try not to overwhelm the web host with too many requests, so there is a limit to how frequently we check for updates.

## Frequently asked questions about Wire

### Does Wire have ads?

No, Wire does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional subscription plans for enhanced features.

### What is the cost of Wire Pro?

Wire Pro offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan is $0.99 with a 7-day free trial, and the yearly plan is $9.99 with a 7-day free trial.

### What devices does Wire support?

Wire is available on iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging iCloud sync for a seamless experience across your Apple devices.

### How often is Wire updated?

The latest version of Wire is 2026.2, last updated on March 6, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for Wire?

Wire has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned due to the nature of content that may be accessed through news aggregation.

### Can I read articles offline with Wire?

Yes, articles are downloaded for offline use within Wire. You can then read them in a real browser, providing access to the original content even without an internet connection.

### Do I need a separate account for Wire?

No, you do not need an additional user account. Wire uses iCloud and your Apple ID to sync feeds across your devices, simplifying the setup process.

### What are the differences between Wire Pro and Wire Pro+?

Wire Pro+ is priced at $14.99 per year with a 7-day free trial, while Wire Pro is $9.99 per year with a similar trial. Specific feature differences between these tiers are not detailed in the provided information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2 — 2026-03-06

Improves the sync process

### 2026.1 — 2026-02-24

Improved sync reliability

### 2025.3 — 2025-11-24

* Wire Pro Lifetime option
* New Liquid Glass UI

### 2025.2 — 2025-02-08

Various improvements and bug fixes

### 2025.1 — 2025-01-12

* Improved sync engine
* Improved article deduplication
* Improved OG image discovery

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All apps by Josh Betz: https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-07.*