WhatsHappen vs RSS Reader Feeds
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.
RSS Reader Feeds
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Stay up-to-date with your favorite content using this simple and powerful RSS reader. Just add the RSS feed URL of any website, and the app will keep you informed with the latest updates. Organize your feeds effortlessly by creating and managing categories, so you can group similar topics together. You can edit or remove feeds and categories at any time to keep your list neat and relevant. The app also lets you set a custom fetch interval, automatically checking for the newest articles in the currently active feed, so you’re always seeing the most recent content without needing to refresh manually. With its clean interface and smart management features, this app makes following your interests easy and enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WhatsHappen at Free against RSS Reader Feeds's $0.99. WhatsHappen also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). RSS Reader Feeds's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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
WhatsHappen is free to download; RSS Reader Feeds costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WhatsHappen ships an update every 3 weeks, RSS Reader Feeds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatsHappen | RSS Reader Feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| 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 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arturo Rivas | Zohar Bobrin |
In-app purchases
WhatsHappen
No in-app purchases
RSS Reader Feeds
No in-app purchases
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