# Elytra vs Manci

The clearest difference is update cadence: Elytra at fortnightly against Manci's every 2 months. Manci's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elytra sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Manci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, Manci every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elytra | Manci |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) | [Akos Polster](https://appshunter.io/developer/611826421) |

## What reviewers say

### Elytra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971)

A privacy-focused RSS reader for iOS and macOS that offers native article rendering, advanced search, and cross-device synchronization. It strips tracking scripts and provides customizable appearance options for a clean reading experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy-focused design, Native article and image rendering, Cross-device synchronization, Search within articles, Customizable appearance, Mute filters, Widgets

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.49 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $54.99 | one-time |


### Manci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manci/id1671366175)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elytra free?

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

### Is Manci free?

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

### Do Elytra or Manci have ads?

Neither Elytra nor Manci shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elytra or Manci?

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, and Manci every 2 months. Most recently, Elytra was updated on October 12, 2026 and Manci on October 12, 2026.

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