# Elytra vs Quick RSS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elytra at 44% against Quick RSS's 0%. Elytra also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Quick RSS's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs subscription). 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 Quick RSS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Elytra's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick RSS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, Quick RSS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elytra | Quick RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-rss-rss-reader/id6670696072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) | [楚江 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714265259) |

## 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 |


### Quick RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-rss-rss-reader/id6670696072)

This application helps users effortlessly manage and read their favorite RSS feeds from news websites and blogs. It offers a private and intuitive experience, allowing for customization of subscriptions and notifications for efficient information retrieval.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple RSS feeds, Lightweight and efficient, Customizable subscriptions, Customizable notification settings, Unified subscription management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Backer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Generous Backer | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elytra free?

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

### Is Quick RSS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elytra or Quick RSS?

Quick RSS is rated higher. Elytra averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Quick RSS averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Elytra or Quick RSS have ads?

Neither Elytra nor Quick RSS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elytra or Quick RSS?

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, and Quick RSS every 3 days. Most recently, Elytra was updated on September 23, 2026 and Quick RSS on September 3, 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.*