# RSSReader vs Wire

The clearest difference is rating: Wire at 4.5 against RSSReader's 1.0. Wire also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). RSSReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (57% vs 29%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RSSReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of RSSReader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RSSReader ships an update every 3 months, Wire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSSReader | Wire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rssreader/id1348846876/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KChiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715387075) | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) |

## What reviewers say

### RSSReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rssreader/id1348846876)

Curate your personal news stream by adding any RSS feeds you desire. Stay informed with a customized list of updates tailored to your interests.

**Highlights:** Customizable RSS feed list, Add any feed, Stay informed, Personalized updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258)

This app aggregates RSS feeds and displays original articles in a web browser for offline reading. It syncs feeds across devices using iCloud and Apple ID, offering a privacy-focused experience without requiring an additional user account.

**Highlights:** RSS feed aggregation, Original article rendering, Offline article access, iCloud sync, Privacy-focused, Web browser integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSSReader free?

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

### Is Wire free?

Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RSSReader or Wire?

Wire is rated higher. RSSReader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wire averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do RSSReader or Wire have ads?

Neither RSSReader nor Wire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSSReader or Wire?

RSSReader ships an update every 3 months, and Wire fortnightly. Most recently, RSSReader was updated on August 19, 2026 and Wire on July 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*