# Elytra vs FeedLyst

The clearest difference is rating: FeedLyst at 5.0 against Elytra's 3.7. FeedLyst also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). Elytra's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). 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 FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FeedLyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Elytra's written reviews are positive against 67% of FeedLyst's.

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, FeedLyst every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elytra | FeedLyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) |

## 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 |


### FeedLyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203)

Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Video podcasts, Custom RSS feed support, Offline article saving, Podcast listening, Adjustable font size, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elytra free?

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

### Is FeedLyst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elytra or FeedLyst?

FeedLyst is rated higher. Elytra averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while FeedLyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Elytra or FeedLyst have ads?

FeedLyst shows ads; Elytra does not.

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

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, and FeedLyst every 10 days. Most recently, Elytra was updated on October 12, 2026 and FeedLyst on October 12, 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.*