Shordio vs R2SReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shordio
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Shordio helps bring the voices of journalists, bloggers, and storytellers – or any other short-form written content creator – directly to their audience. With Shordio, there is something for everyone. For content creators and publishers... You know how hard it is for your work to be seen amidst all the other content available in the world today so give your audience another way: let them hear you. You wrote the words and you’re the most passionate advocate for them, so go ahead and say them too. And don't worry, the recordings don’t have to be perfect. The organic quality makes them – and you – authentic and relatable. You can record on our app or through another device (like the iPhone recorder) and embed a link right on your own page so users don’t have to visit Shordio to find it. For consumers... You're constantly on the move with a million things to do and don’t always have the time to read great content. So why not listen to it instead? And not just listen to anyone read it, but listen to the creators themselves read their work. Our interface is simple, straightforward, and intuitive for everyone. No text-to-audio translators here. Real people, real voices. Shordio uses real intelligence, nothing artificial.
R2SReader
Build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources with this lightweight RSS feed reader. It prioritizes your privacy by not requiring sign-up or unnecessary permissions, offering a simple and secure way to stay informed.
- Personalized news stream
- Trusted source aggregation
- No sign-up required
- Privacy-focused design
- Lightweight performance
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PERSONALIZED STREAM R2SReader is a lightweight RSS feed reader that helps you to build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources. SIMPLICITY No sign-up needed, you can start using it right after install. PRIVACY Privacy is our top priority. Never ask unnecessary permission and never access your information without your permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: R2SReader at weekly against Shordio's every 4 months. Shordio's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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.
Shordio ships an update every 4 months, R2SReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shordio | R2SReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shordio, Inc. | Howard Su |
In-app purchases
Shordio
No in-app purchases
R2SReader
No in-app purchases









