Wire vs Pocket News Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wire
This app aggregates RSS feeds and displays original articles in a web browser for offline reading. It syncs feeds across devices using iCloud and Apple ID, offering a privacy-focused experience without requiring an additional user account.
- RSS feed aggregation
- Original article rendering
- Offline article access
- iCloud sync
- Privacy-focused
- Web browser integration
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A modern, web first, privacy-focused news reader. Wire is entirely focused on aggregating RSS feeds and rendering articles in a modern way. Articles are downloaded for offline use, but you read them in a real browser. Most RSS readers only show you the content in the RSS feed, but Wire gives you the original article. Feeds are synced across devices using iCloud and your Apple ID, so you don't need an additional user account. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pocket News Reader
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Technically, this application is a RSS and Atom feed aggregator. If that does not ring a bell, don't worry. Pocket News allows you, in a single place, to track additions and changes in your favourite websites. Special feature: autodiscovery Using the integrated web browser, navigate to your site (usually on the main page, or a page that references feeds) and let Pocket News find the links for you. Happy reading!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket News Reader at none against Wire's 4. Pocket News Reader also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pocket News Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wire ships an update fortnightly, Pocket News Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wire | Pocket News Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Josh Betz | Richard Guzik |
In-app purchases
Wire
- Wire Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Wire Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Wire Pro+7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Wire Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
Pocket News Reader
No in-app purchases
