Comparison

Unread vs Goreader app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unread

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
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Rediscover the joy of reading your favorite writers and publications with Unread. Unread is an RSS reader with beautiful typography, comfortable gesture-based navigation, and a variety of color themes. Unread is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Unread won the MacStories Selects 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Capabilities include: SYNCING: Our free Unread Cloud service keeps your devices in sync. Unread also syncs with Feedbin, Feedly, Fever, FreshRSS, Gobbler, Inkwell, Inoreader, Miniflux, and NewsBlur. AUTOMATIC WEBPAGE TEXT: For feeds that contain only article summaries, Unread will display the full article text from the webpage. Easily switch between feed text and webpage text for any article, and change the default for individual feeds. WEBSITE ACCOUNTS: For news websites that require an account, sign in and get full webpage text. SUBSCRIBE IN UNREAD: This share sheet extension lets you subscribe to a website’s feeds while visiting that website from Safari or any other web browser. SAVE TO UNREAD: This share sheet extension creates an article in Unread with the contents of the webpage you are visiting from Safari or any other web browser. (Subscription required.) COLOR THEMES: Unread provides a variety of color themes. Choose one theme for light mode and another for dark mode. CACHING: Unread caches webpage text and images for instant loading and offline access. (Subscription required.) READ-LATER SERVICES: Unread can save articles to Anybox, Flyleaf, GoodLinks, Instapaper, Matter, Pinboard, Plinky, Raindrop.io, Readwise, Safari Reading List, and wallabag. On a device with a hardware keyboard, assign a custom keyboard shortcut to each. (Subscription required.) SHORTCUTS: Perform shortcuts on articles and links inside articles. On a device with a hardware keyboard, assign a custom keyboard shortcut to each. (Subscription required.) --- “Most importantly, I should stress again how refreshing it feels to have such a great native experience with Unread. The app is really fast, even when it’s loaded up with hundreds of feeds.” — Niléane Dorffer, MacStories “It’s an RSS reader made with taste. It has great typography, themes, search, and compatibility with the usual suspects. I love having this app on my Mac.” — David Sparks, MacSparky “Unread is focused on eliminating chrome — it is a pure reading app. It’s like reader mode all the time, and the assortment of color themes is nicely curated.” – John Gruber, Daring Fireball --- Unread has full VoiceOver coverage. Every screen and every feature is available to users with vision impairments: • From any screen you can perform a magic tap, a two-finger double tap, to open a menu of options available for that screen. • When on an article list, there are actions available for each article in the list. After selecting an article, invoke the accessibility rotor and then select “Actions”. There is an action to mark the article read or unread, an action to share the article, and many others. • Use the VoiceOver escape gesture, a two-finger “Z”, to back out of the current screen. --- UNREAD SUBSCRIPTION Unread is a free app. Additional functionality is available with a $29.99 (USD)/year auto-renewing subscription: • Article actions for sending articles directly to supported bookmarking and read later services, and for sharing via email or iMessage. • Ability to execute shortcuts on articles and links. • Caching of webpage text and images. • Widget customization options. • Save to Unread share sheet extension. • Custom app icons. • Premium support. A subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Unread’s Terms of Use are available at: https://www.goldenhillsoftware.com/unread/terms-of-use/

About

Goreader app

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GoReader - Your Ultimate News and Blog Aggregator App In today's digital age, information is more accessible than ever before. However, with the sheer volume of news articles, blogs, and updates available online, staying informed can quickly become overwhelming. That's where GoReader comes in – your all-in-one solution for effortless news and blog consumption. Stay Updated with Ease: GoReader is designed with your convenience in mind. It aggregates news articles and blog posts from a diverse range of sources, giving you a comprehensive overview of the topics that matter most to you. Whether you're interested in global news, tech trends, health tips, or entertainment gossip, GoReader has you covered. Customize Your News Feed: We understand that everyone has unique interests. GoReader allows you to personalize your news feed by adding your favorite news sources and blogs. Whether you're a fan of The New York Times, Wired, or your favorite niche blog, you can easily integrate them into your daily reading. This customization ensures that you receive the information that resonates with you the most. Efficient and User-Friendly: Navigating through the app is a breeze. With a user-friendly interface, you can effortlessly swipe through headlines, read full articles, and save articles for later reading. GoReader's intuitive design ensures you spend more time absorbing information and less time fumbling through complicated menus. Stay Informed, Anytime, Anywhere: GoReader is available for download on the App Store , making it accessible on your iOS device. Whether you're on your morning commute, taking a break at work, or lounging at home, you can stay updated on the latest news and blog posts with just a few taps. No More Information Overload: With GoReader, you can bid farewell to information overload. Our app curates the most relevant and up-to-date content, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. Say goodbye to the clutter and hello to a streamlined news-reading experience. Download GoReader Today: Don't miss out on important updates or insightful blog posts. Download GoReader from the App Store now and embark on a journey of effortless information consumption. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay engaged with GoReader – your ultimate news and blog aggregator app.

Screenshots

Unread4 screens
Goreader app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goreader app at none against Unread's 4. Goreader app also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Unread's advantage is device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Goreader app asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unread versus Goreader app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnreadGoreader app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (442 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings442 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGolden Hill SoftwareGOLDEN OWL CONSULTING COMPANY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Unread

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional article duplication
  • Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
  • Text formatting problems in dark mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Goreader app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Unread

Subscriptions4
  • Unread Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Unread Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Unread: Free first year$29.991 Year
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  • Unread: Discounted first year$29.991 Year
None

Goreader app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unread free?
Unread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goreader app free?
Goreader app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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