# RSSReader vs An Otter RSS Reader

The clearest difference is rating: An Otter RSS Reader at 4.1 against RSSReader's 1.0. An Otter RSS Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (73 vs 4). RSSReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. An Otter RSS Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RSSReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

An Otter RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: An Otter RSS Reader has 73 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of RSSReader's written reviews are positive against 60% of An Otter RSS Reader's.

RSSReader ships an update every 3 months, An Otter RSS Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSSReader | An Otter RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rssreader/id1348846876/reviews) | **[4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-otter-rss-reader/id1529696614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KChiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715387075) | [Josh Holtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460622095) |

## 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


### An Otter RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-otter-rss-reader/id1529696614)

A minimalistic RSS reader that synchronizes your subscribed feeds across Apple devices via iCloud. It allows for automatic feed discovery, organization into folders, and reading articles in a standard web view. Integrates with Shortcuts and offers home screen widgets for unread counts.

**Highlights:** iCloud feed synchronization, Auto-discover RSS feeds, Group feeds into folders, Read articles in web view, Shortcuts integration, Home screen widgets, Import/Export with OPML

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Otter Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Otter Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and convenient
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Cute RSS reader in every way
- 👍 Works Great, syncs on all iOS Devices
- 👍 More than an 'okay minimalistic app'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It does not work
- 🐛 Abandoned app
- 🐛 Bug list view dark mode
- 🐛 Only shows a couple of entries
- 🐛 Missing keyboard shortcuts

**Reported bugs**

- It does not work
- Articles flicker in and out of existence and about 30 of them don't show at all
- The list views are messed up with many black spaces where a feed item should appear but is completely black
- Reader mode seems to not work
- Articles show up in duplicated often, articles had been marked as read will show up again as unread

**Requested features**

- Encripted iCloud backups would be welcome
- Mark articles read on scrolling past them
- Option to hide read articles by default instead of manually hiding all the time
- When clicking on a top level folder it expands the folder clicking the arrow should expand the folder
- Needs swipe gestures example swipe right mark read/unread swipe left add to favorite


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSSReader free?

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

### Is An Otter RSS Reader free?

An Otter RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RSSReader or An Otter RSS Reader?

An Otter RSS Reader is rated higher. RSSReader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while An Otter RSS Reader averages 4.1 from 73 ratings.

### Do RSSReader or An Otter RSS Reader have ads?

Neither RSSReader nor An Otter RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSSReader or An Otter RSS Reader?

RSSReader ships an update every 3 months, and An Otter RSS Reader every 3 days. Most recently, RSSReader was updated on September 30, 2026 and An Otter RSS Reader on October 7, 2026.

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