Comparison

WhatsHappen vs FeedFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WhatsHappen

This app provides a streamlined way to read RSS news and articles, replicating a popular browser feature. It helps users avoid subscribing to numerous sites and manage their reading list efficiently, with cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • RSS news aggregation
  • Replicates 'Shared Links' feature
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Direct website reading option
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We have the best news reader and RSS articles for you if: - You miss Safari's "Shared Links" feature - You're tired of subscribing to 50 sites to check the news - You do not want to spend the day "checking as read" - You want to keep the links synchronized between devices Easy, simple without distractions. You will also read the news directly on the website allowing your favorite blogs and newspapers to continue to be financed by advertisers. Check our macOS application on the Mac App Store.

About

FeedFlow

Stay informed with a minimalistic RSS reader that offers a clean, distraction-free experience. Sync your feeds across devices and customize your reading options for ultimate control over your content.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • FreshRSS integration
  • Flexible reading options
  • Privacy-focused browsing
  • OPML import/export
Features
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FeedFlow is a minimal RSS reader designed for one thing: keeping up with the open web without noise. Follow your favorite blogs and news sites in a clean, chronological timeline. No algorithms decide what you see — just your feeds, in the order they were published. Read Your Way - Open articles in your browser, or use Reader Mode for a clutter-free view. - Adjust text size and spacing for comfortable reading. - Cache full articles for offline reading — perfect for commutes, flights, or anywhere without a connection. Sync That Fits Your Setup - iCloud sync keeps your feeds, read status, and bookmarks in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — effortlessly. - Or choose another backend: Dropbox, Google Drive, or self-hosted services like FreshRSS, Miniflux, Feedbin, and BazQux. - Your reading progress follows you everywhere. Stay Organized - Import and export feeds with OPML. - Block keywords to silence noisy topics. - Categories, bookmarks, and search keep everything at your fingertips. Make It Yours - Dark and light themes. - Background refresh so your feeds are always fresh. - Supports RSS and Atom feed formats. Open source and available on all your devices. Translated into 25+ languages by a worldwide community. Take back control of your reading — try FeedFlow today.

Screenshots

WhatsHappen3 screens
FeedFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FeedFlow at 79% against WhatsHappen's 38%. FeedFlow also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). WhatsHappen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FeedFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WhatsHappen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, FeedFlow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WhatsHappen versus FeedFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatsHappenFeedFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB126 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArturo RivasMarco Gomiero

Customer experience

WhatsHappen

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

FeedFlow

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

WhatsHappen

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FeedFlow

One-time4
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Kind Tip$3.99
  • Generous Tip$8.99
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  • Legendary Tip$22.99

Questions

Is WhatsHappen free?
WhatsHappen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FeedFlow free?
FeedFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatsHappen or FeedFlow have ads?
Neither WhatsHappen nor FeedFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatsHappen or FeedFlow?
WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, and FeedFlow every 10 days. Most recently, WhatsHappen was updated on July 22, 2026 and FeedFlow on September 28, 2026.

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