# feeder vs Wire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: feeder at none against Wire's 4. feeder also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Wire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. feeder asks for nothing beyond the download.

feeder ships an update every 5 months, Wire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | feeder | Wire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shigeaki Harada](https://appshunter.io/developer/897400523) | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) |

## What reviewers say

### feeder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feeder-rss-reader/id1212166981)

Stay updated with your favorite blogs and news sites. This app aggregates new articles from registered RSS feeds, allowing you to organize them by category and create a personalized news experience. Enjoy a fast, stylish interface with customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** RSS feed aggregation, Categorization of feeds, Customizable notifications, Article browsing history, Favorite articles list, Thumbnail image display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258)

This app aggregates RSS feeds and displays original articles in a web browser for offline reading. It syncs feeds across devices using iCloud and Apple ID, offering a privacy-focused experience without requiring an additional user account.

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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is feeder free?

feeder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wire free?

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

### Do feeder or Wire have ads?

feeder shows ads; Wire does not.

### Which is updated more often, feeder or Wire?

feeder ships an update every 5 months, and Wire fortnightly. Most recently, feeder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wire on October 11, 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.*