WhatsHappen vs FeedFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Minimalist design
- Seamless cross-device sync
- FreshRSS integration
- Flexible reading options
- Privacy-focused browsing
- OPML import/export
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. FeedFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WhatsHappen asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | WhatsHappen | FeedFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arturo Rivas | Marco Gomiero |
Customer experience
WhatsHappen
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In-app purchases
WhatsHappen
No in-app purchases
FeedFlow
- Nice Tip$1.99
- Kind Tip$3.99
- Generous Tip$8.99
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- Legendary Tip$22.99









