# SmartApfel vs Reeder.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reeder. at 879 against SmartApfel's 7. Reeder. also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). SmartApfel's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartApfel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reeder. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 879 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of SmartApfel's written reviews are positive against 53% of Reeder.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartApfel ships an update fortnightly, Reeder. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartApfel | Reeder. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartapfel/id1056322079/reviews) | **[4.3 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **879** |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartApfel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartapfel/id1056322079)

Stay updated on Apple HomeKit and Matter smart home technology. Get the latest news, device information, automation ideas, and warnings about problematic firmware updates. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Latest news on HomeKit & Matter, Device overview, Automation examples, Firmware update warnings, Beginner-friendly information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coffee (monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Large coffee (monthly) | $3.49 | per month |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coffee | $3.99 | one-time |


### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartApfel free?

SmartApfel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reeder. free?

Reeder. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartApfel or Reeder.?

Reeder. is rated higher. SmartApfel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Reeder. averages 4.3 from 879 ratings.

### Do SmartApfel or Reeder. have ads?

Neither SmartApfel nor Reeder. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartApfel or Reeder.?

SmartApfel ships an update fortnightly, and Reeder. every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartApfel was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reeder. on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*