# Stream vs Reeder Classic

The clearest difference is price: Stream at Free against Reeder Classic's $4.99. Stream also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (86% vs 61%). Reeder Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (820 vs 21). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Stream is free to download; Reeder Classic costs $4.99 up front. Stream sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Reeder Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder Classic has 820 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 61% of Reeder Classic's.

Stream ships an update every 3 months, Reeder Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stream | Reeder Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950/reviews)** | [4.1 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **820** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rob Fahrni](https://appshunter.io/developer/321211293) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## What reviewers say

### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-a-feed-reader/id1377383950)

Consolidate all your news feeds into a single, unified timeline. Offers a clean interface, easy import of existing lists, and support for open reading standards for a fresh user experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed timeline, Simple user interface, Import existing lists, Supports open reading standards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Reeder Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840)

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

This app combines an RSS reader and a read-later client, offering iCloud syncing for your news feeds and saved articles. It features a focus-enhancing reading mode, customizable widgets, and the ability to mark items as read while scrolling. Enjoy a clutter-free reading experience with its reader view.

**Highlights:** RSS feed reader, Read later client, iCloud syncing, Bionic Reading mode, Customizable widgets, Mark as read on scroll, Reader view

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure with iCloud sync
- 💡 Useful read later feature
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🐛 Background refresh not working
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Slow sync for large feed counts

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between articles
- Unreliable background sync
- Issues with Twitter integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter feeds by keywords
- Option to change app icon
- Support for more languages
- Tighter integration with Matter app
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stream free?

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

### Is Reeder Classic free?

Reeder Classic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stream or Reeder Classic?

Stream is rated higher. Stream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Reeder Classic averages 4.1 from 820 ratings.

### Do Stream or Reeder Classic have ads?

Neither Stream nor Reeder Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stream or Reeder Classic?

Stream ships an update every 3 months, and Reeder Classic monthly. Most recently, Stream was updated on September 21, 2026 and Reeder Classic on October 2, 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.*