# Elytra vs Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stratum Full Text RSS Reader at 100% against Elytra's 44%. Stratum Full Text RSS Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Elytra's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Stratum Full Text RSS Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elytra has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Elytra's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stratum Full Text RSS Reader's.

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, Stratum Full Text RSS Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elytra | Stratum Full Text RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratum-full-text-rss-reader/id6445805598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) | [Andrew Zuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537908819) |

## 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 |


### Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratum-full-text-rss-reader/id6445805598)

This app aggregates news from your favorite sources, offering offline reading and cloud synchronization across devices. It provides customizable viewing modes, story snoozing, and an archive feature to manage information overload. Enjoy text-to-speech functionality for an enhanced listening experience.

**Highlights:** News aggregation from favorite sources, Offline reading capabilities, Cloud synchronization across devices, Customizable viewing modes, Story snoozing and archiving, Built-in web view or external browser option, Text-to-speech with adjustable voices and speeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full News Stories, Folders, | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Text News, Speak Aloud, | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full News Stories, Folders, | $4.99 | per month |
| AI News Summaries, YouTube | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Text News, Speak Aloud... | $9.99 | per month |
| AI News Summaries, YouTube | $19.99 | per month |
| Full News Stories, Folders, | $47.99 | per year |
| Full Text News, Speak Aloud... | $95.99 | per year |
| AI News Summaries, YouTube | $191.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elytra free?

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

### Is Stratum Full Text RSS Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elytra or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader?

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader is rated higher. Elytra averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Stratum Full Text RSS Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elytra or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader have ads?

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader shows ads; Elytra does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elytra or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader?

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, and Stratum Full Text RSS Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elytra was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stratum Full Text RSS Reader on June 21, 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.*