# Heartfeed RSS Reader vs TinyFeeds

The clearest difference is price: Heartfeed RSS Reader at Free against TinyFeeds's $2.99. Heartfeed RSS Reader also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 67%) and ratings volume (90 vs 5). TinyFeeds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Heartfeed RSS Reader is free to download; TinyFeeds costs $2.99 up front. Heartfeed RSS Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TinyFeeds asks for nothing beyond the download.

TinyFeeds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heartfeed RSS Reader has 90 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Heartfeed RSS Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of TinyFeeds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Heartfeed RSS Reader ships an update every 2 months, TinyFeeds fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heartfeed RSS Reader | TinyFeeds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyfeeds/id1597838632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) | [Matthew Elliott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161556508) |

## What reviewers say

### Heartfeed RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321)

This app offers an efficient, no-nonsense way to read news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds without requiring account setup or server reliance. It features a compact grid view, background feed refreshing, and seamless syncing across iOS devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Compact grid view for feeds, Internal browser with content blocker support, Automatic iCloud sync for feeds and read status, Quick pick list for selecting news items, Background feed refresh and caching, Bookmark management with iCloud sync, Night mode theme

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipping the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited feeds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tipping the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Even more tip to the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum tip to the developer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Perfect Pulse replacement with grid/tile layout
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and streamlined interface
- ⚡ Fast and efficient news consumption
- 🔄 Reliable syncing across devices
- 📱 Clean, uncluttered design without bloat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and usage
- 💰 Paywall for unlimited feeds ($2.99)
- 🔍 No search functionality across feeds
- 📸 Limited thumbnail/image display options
- 🌍 No multi-language or RTL script support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Crashes after adding feeds
- Multiple crashes during normal usage
- App fails to start after recent updates
- iCloud syncing issues (requires troubleshooting)

**Requested features**

- Search functionality with highlighting across feeds
- Individual mark-as-read buttons per feed
- Thumbnail images in grid view
- Apple Watch app support
- Offline reading capability


### TinyFeeds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyfeeds/id1597838632)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Read your favorite news stories directly on your smartwatch. This standalone app allows you to browse feeds, mark articles as read, and access your collections without needing your phone. Manage your feeds through the Feedly web or iOS apps.

**Highlights:** Read stories on watch, Standalone functionality, Mark stories as read, Access collections, Share stories via Messages, Today Feed and Favorites

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TinyFeeds free?

TinyFeeds costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heartfeed RSS Reader or TinyFeeds?

TinyFeeds is rated higher. Heartfeed RSS Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while TinyFeeds averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Heartfeed RSS Reader or TinyFeeds have ads?

Neither Heartfeed RSS Reader nor TinyFeeds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heartfeed RSS Reader or TinyFeeds?

Heartfeed RSS Reader ships an update every 2 months, and TinyFeeds fortnightly. Most recently, Heartfeed RSS Reader was updated on September 12, 2026 and TinyFeeds on September 12, 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.*