# Heartfeed RSS Reader vs FeedLyst

The clearest difference is ads: Heartfeed RSS Reader at none against FeedLyst's shown. Heartfeed RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). FeedLyst's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heartfeed RSS Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FeedLyst 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 2, 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 FeedLyst'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, FeedLyst every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heartfeed RSS Reader | FeedLyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) |

## 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


### FeedLyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203)

Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Video podcasts, Custom RSS feed support, Offline article saving, Podcast listening, Adjustable font size, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free?

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

### Is FeedLyst free?

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

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

FeedLyst is rated higher. Heartfeed RSS Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while FeedLyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

FeedLyst shows ads; Heartfeed RSS Reader does not.

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

Heartfeed RSS Reader ships an update every 2 months, and FeedLyst every 10 days. Most recently, Heartfeed RSS Reader was updated on October 12, 2026 and FeedLyst on October 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.*