Comparison

WhatsHappen vs Offline RSS

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

Head to head

Best RRS news reader

An offline RSS reader

Free

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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

Read full description

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

Offline RSS

Features

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Offline RSS is a barebones, simple to use offline RSS reader.

Screenshots

WhatsHappen3 screens

Offline RSS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Offline RSS at every 4 days against WhatsHappen's every 3 weeks. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, Offline RSS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

WhatsHappen versus Offline RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	WhatsHappen	Offline RSS
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	37.5% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.2 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	10 MB	28 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	Arturo Rivas	Giles Goddard

In-app purchases

None

WhatsHappen

No in-app purchases

None

Offline RSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatsHappen free?

WhatsHappen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Offline RSS free?

Offline RSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do WhatsHappen or Offline RSS have ads?

Neither WhatsHappen nor Offline RSS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, WhatsHappen or Offline RSS?

WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Offline RSS every 4 days. Most recently, WhatsHappen was updated on July 22, 2026 and Offline RSS on August 12, 2026.