RSSReader vs News Catcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RSSReader
Curate your personal news stream by adding any RSS feeds you desire. Stay informed with a customized list of updates tailored to your interests.
- Customizable RSS feed list
- Add any feed
- Stay informed
- Personalized updates
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Create your own customized RSS feed list to keep yourself updated. Add any feeds you want anytime, and keep informed.
News Catcher
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This program is intended to help you catching important news. Add some keywords, and relax. As soon as news will appear, you'll receive a letter with links to them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RSSReader at every 3 months against News Catcher's every 13 months. News Catcher's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RSSReader ships an update every 3 months, News Catcher every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSSReader | News Catcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KChiang | Vladimir Prihogenko |
In-app purchases
RSSReader
No in-app purchases
News Catcher
No in-app purchases
