Fiper vs Surfboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fiper
Take control of your news consumption with this fast and visually appealing reader. It offers an unfiltered, chronological feed from any source you choose, making it easy to follow blogs and news sites without algorithmic interference.
- Unfiltered chronological timeline
- Follow any news source or blog
- Lightning-fast performance
- Visual, photo-centric design
- Automatic RSS feed detection
- Easy to use
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Are you tired of algorithms determining what you read? Switch to Fiper, the lightning-fast and beautiful news reader that puts you back in control! Fiper is much more than just a news app. It's the ultimate RSS reader that's incredibly easy to use, even if you don't know what RSS is. What makes Fiper unique? - 100% Unfiltered: Enjoy a pure, chronological timeline. No algorithms, no information bubbles, just the news and blogs you really want to see. - Follow Any Source: From the largest national newspapers to the smallest local blogs or specialised sites—as long as there's a feed, you can add it. You decide your media diet. - Super Fast & Visual: Fiper has been completely revamped, is lightning fast and has an attractive, photo-centric design that is more reminiscent of Instagram than a traditional RSS reader. - Child's Play: Just enter a website's URL and Fiper's smart algorithm will automatically find the RSS feed for you. No more searching for technical links! Rediscover the news on your own terms. Download Fiper and experience how intuitive, fast and easy it can be to follow all your favourite media.
Surfboard
This app acts as a personalized news aggregator, allowing users to easily organize and curate content from various online sources into a single, streamlined feed. It offers a customizable reading experience with features like dark/light mode adaptation and respects system text size settings for accessibility.
- Effortless URL management
- Customizable content curation by topics
- Streamlined single feed
- SwiftUI interface
- SwiftData for reliable data handling
- System setting adaptation (dark/light mode)
- Accessibility-focused design
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Surfboard - RSS Reader is not just an app; it's your personalized news concierge. Designed for the savvy, on-the-go individual, Surfboard transforms how you interact with the online world of news, blogs, and stories. Effortless Organization: Easily add and manage URLs with our Feeds feature. No more jumping between sites - get all your favorite content in one streamlined feed. Customized Content Curation: Our Topics feature allows you to categorize your feeds, ensuring you only see what interests you. Tailor your news experience to your personal tastes and preferences. State-of-the-Art Technology: Enjoy a smooth, responsive interface crafted with SwiftUI. Experience quick, reliable data handling thanks to SwiftData - all leading to a more enjoyable reading experience. A Reading Experience Tailored to You: Surfboard automatically adapts to your preferred system settings. Whether you're a fan of dark mode or prefer light mode, the app adjusts to your choice, ensuring a comfortable reading environment. Accessibility-First Design: We recognize the importance of accessibility. That's why Surfboard respects your device's text size settings, making it easier for everyone, including users with visual impairments, to read and enjoy content. Why Choose Surfboard? In a world overloaded with information, Surfboard is your personal filter, bringing you directly to what matters most. It's not just about staying updated; it's about staying informed in the most convenient, personalized way possible. With Surfboard, you control the waves of information. Dive into a world where content meets convenience. Welcome to Surfboard - RSS Reader. Your news, refined and defined by you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fiper at 81% against Surfboard's 0%. Fiper also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). Surfboard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Fiper is free to download; Surfboard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Surfboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fiper has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Fiper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Surfboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fiper ships an update every 3 weeks, Surfboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fiper | Surfboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #117 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edeas | Ian Leon |
Customer experience
Fiper
Surfboard
In-app purchases
Fiper
No in-app purchases
Surfboard
No in-app purchases
