WhatsHappen vs Riverside
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.
Riverside
A streamlined RSS reader for effortless news and blog consumption. Enjoy a clutter-free reading experience with home screen widgets and timely notifications for new content.
- Clean interface
- Home screen widgets
- Lock screen widgets
- Background updates
- Timely notifications
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A streamlined RSS reader app that brings your favorite news and blogs to your fingertips with elegance and ease. ■ Clean Interface: A clutter-free reading space for your daily news intake. ■ Widgets: Access the latest headlines directly from your home screen and lock screen. ■ Background Updates & Notifications: Stay informed with timely notifications on new content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WhatsHappen at 38% against Riverside's 14%. WhatsHappen also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, Riverside every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatsHappen | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arturo Rivas | Maiku Yamaguchi |
Customer experience
WhatsHappen
Riverside
In-app purchases
WhatsHappen
No in-app purchases
Riverside
No in-app purchases
