# Unread vs NOAAspeak

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOAAspeak at none against Unread's 4. NOAAspeak also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Unread's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NOAAspeak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unread has 442 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unread | NOAAspeak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaaspeak/id6789712346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) | [Stewart French](https://appshunter.io/developer/844472527) |

## 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


### NOAAspeak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaaspeak/id6789712346)

This app provides continuous, spoken NOAA weather forecasts and alerts for any US location. It functions like a traditional weather radio, delivering real-time updates hands-free. Stay informed about current conditions, upcoming weather, and severe alerts with automatic text-to-speech broadcasting.

**Highlights:** Continuous weather broadcasting, Active weather alerts, Location flexibility, Multiple voice selections, Official NOAA data access, Simple listening controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unread free?

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

### Is NOAAspeak free?

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

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

NOAAspeak is rated higher. Unread averages 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while NOAAspeak averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Unread or NOAAspeak have ads?

Neither Unread nor NOAAspeak shows ads.

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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.*