SSReader vs RSS Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSReader
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SSReader - 简洁RSS阅读器 功能介绍： 1. 左划删除RSS 2. 下拉刷新文章 3. 部分不支持全文输出的RSS，可以设置每次直接打开原始链接。 4. 列表显示图片，目前只有少数RSS会返回图片。 5. 支持通过OPML文件导入RSS 欢迎推荐优秀的RSS源，提出应用的Bug以及功能方面的改进。联系邮箱： jasper2007111@gmail.com
RSS Reader
Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.
- Home screen RSS widgets
- Add and manage RSS feeds
- Link previews
- OPML/CSV import/export
- Archive favorite articles
- Dark mode
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Read your RSS feeds directly on your home screen with widgets Features: - Add RSS Feeds in APP - Displays RSS feeds on your home screen - Link Preview rss feeds - Data Import & Export with OPML/CSV format - Archive your favourite articles - Dark mode - Easy to use ----- RSS Reader Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSReader at none against RSS Reader's 2. SSReader also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 34 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SSReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
SSReader ships an update every 10 days, RSS Reader every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSReader | RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 中华 姬 | 杏娣 吴 |
In-app purchases
SSReader
No in-app purchases
RSS Reader
- RSS Reader Pro$1.491 Month
- RSS Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
