# Unread vs GoodLinks

The clearest difference is price: Unread at Free against GoodLinks's $9.99. GoodLinks's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Unread is free to download; GoodLinks costs $9.99 up front. Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GoodLinks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Unread against 4.7 for GoodLinks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 633 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Unread's written reviews are positive against 79% of GoodLinks's.

Unread ships an update every 8 days, GoodLinks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unread | GoodLinks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) | **[4.7 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodlinks/id1474335294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 442 | **633** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 39 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) | [Ngoc Luu](https://appshunter.io/developer/476810735) |

## What reviewers say

### Unread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349)

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Customizable color themes, Cross-device syncing, Automatic webpage text display, Offline access with caching, Integration with read-later services, Widgets for unread counts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unread Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Free first year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Discounted first year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure login integration
- 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability
- 💡 Automated full-text article retrieval

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
- 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
- 🔠 Lack of customization options (e.g., font, theme)

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional article duplication
- Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
- Text formatting problems in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more RSS providers (e.g., Miniflux, FreshRSS)
- Implement keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Improve information density on iPad layout
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


### GoodLinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodlinks/id1474335294)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Save articles and links for later reading, with a clean, ad-free experience. Organize, highlight, and take notes on your saved content across all your devices. Enjoy a private and customizable way to manage your reading list.

**Highlights:** Save links and articles, Ad-free reading experience, Cross-device syncing, Highlight and take notes, Organize with tags and stars, Customizable interface, Private and secure

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Feature Upgrade | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Respects privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 💡 Useful tagging and organization features
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent article rendering
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported
- 💡 Lack of annotation/highlighting features
- 💡 Missing folder organization option

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes and freezes reported
- Inconsistent article rendering

**Requested features**

- Annotation and highlighting support
- Folder-based organization
- Improved search and filtering
- PDF export and annotation
- RSS feed integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unread free?

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

### Is GoodLinks free?

GoodLinks costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unread or GoodLinks?

GoodLinks is rated higher. Unread averages 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while GoodLinks averages 4.7 from 633 ratings.

### Do Unread or GoodLinks have ads?

Neither Unread nor GoodLinks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unread or GoodLinks?

Unread ships an update every 8 days, and GoodLinks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unread was updated on September 21, 2026 and GoodLinks on September 25, 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.*