# Elytra vs RSSroom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSSroom at none against Elytra's 9. RSSroom also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. RSSroom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, RSSroom daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elytra | RSSroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) | [Can TUNCER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806202225) |

## 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 |


### RSSroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rssroom-news-reader/id6806202223)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elytra free?

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

### Is RSSroom free?

RSSroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Elytra or RSSroom have ads?

Neither Elytra nor RSSroom shows ads.

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

Elytra ships an update fortnightly, and RSSroom daily. Most recently, Elytra was updated on October 24, 2026 and RSSroom on October 24, 2026.

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