# Slow Feeds vs RSS Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slow Feeds at fortnightly against RSS Reader's every 34 months. Slow Feeds also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slow Feeds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slow Feeds ships an update fortnightly, RSS Reader every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Feeds | RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-feeds/id1366946855/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zozi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/511900083) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Feeds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-feeds/id1366946855)

This app allows you to subscribe to and manage web feeds, filtering content by posting frequency. You can star favorite articles, mark them as read, and unsubscribe from feeds. It supports integration with popular feed services or can be used as a standalone reader.

**Highlights:** Subscribe to web feeds, Filter feeds by posting frequency, Star favorite articles, Mark articles as read/unread, Standalone or integrated use, Supports multiple feed services

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Slow Feeds | $9.99 | one-time |


### RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-widget-rss-reader/id6457204274)

Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.

**Highlights:** Home screen RSS widgets, Add and manage RSS feeds, Link previews, OPML/CSV import/export, Archive favorite articles, Dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSS Reader Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| RSS Reader Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Feeds free?

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

### Is RSS Reader free?

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

### Do Slow Feeds or RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Slow Feeds nor RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Feeds or RSS Reader?

Slow Feeds ships an update fortnightly, and RSS Reader every 34 months. Most recently, Slow Feeds was updated on September 18, 2026 and RSS Reader on September 21, 2026.

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