Comparison

Wire vs Artykul

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • RSS feed aggregation
  • Original article rendering
  • Offline article access
  • iCloud sync
  • Privacy-focused
  • Web browser integration
Features
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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/

About

Artykul

Consolidate your favorite websites, blogs, and social feeds into a single, clutter-free reading experience. Organize content with custom folders and receive push notifications for new articles. Enjoy a customizable reader that allows offline access and personalized themes.

Highlights
  • Consolidate multiple RSS, ATOM, YouTube, Telegram, Mastodon, and Reddit feeds
  • Organize feeds into custom folders with unique icons
  • Offline article reading and customizable reader themes
  • Push notifications for new articles
  • Article to audio conversion
  • Full-text search across all feeds
Features
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Read your favorite sites in one app and without noise. Stay in touch with what's happening in your favorite interests. Artykul is an RSS reader with a best-in-class native reader. RSS, ATOM, YOUTUBE, TELEGRAM, MASTODON, REDDIT You can add any site that supports RSS or Atom. Add your favorite blogs, news sites, Reddit, YouTube, Telegram channels or Mastodon profiles. LINKS Share links to interesting YouTube videos, articles, Telegram and Reddit posts, news, apps, recipes, and just interesting materials from the internet. Stay informed about what is currently relevant in the world, among your friends, and around you. FEEDS & FOLDERS Create custom folders, and add sites to them. You can set custom icons for your folders. Feeds and folders will sync with your Artykul Account if you want. You can turn on push notifications for favorite sites and be the first who knows about new articles. Unread indicators and unread filters help to know what you have not read. ARTICLE READER Best-in-class customizable article reader. Article Reader allows you to read articles without leaving the app. You can change font, size, and color theme. All articles are available offline and without an internet connection. The app remembers where you stop reading. You can return to reading at any time. BOOKMARKS & FAVORITES You can add any web page to bookmarks and read it with Artykul. Mark any article as a favorite to return for it at any time. DOZENS OF FEATURES • Article to audio • Full-Text Search • Unread indicator • Mark as read on the scroll • Custom feed settings for images and cell size limiting • Gesture navigation and full-screen reader • Folders with custom icons • Custom site names • Storage settings • 3 types of feed appearance • 4 themes for the reader • Discover • App tint color and icons • OPML import and export • Artykul Instructions • Telegram and YouTube channels • And more... Terms of Use: https://artykul.org/doc/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Wire3 screens
Artykul4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wire and Artykul both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Artykul's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's. Artykul also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Wire's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Artykul sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Wire against 4.6 for Artykul. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Wire's written reviews are positive against 80% of Artykul's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wire ships an update fortnightly, Artykul every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wire versus Artykul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireArtykul
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJosh BetzMikalaj Karhin

Customer experience

Wire

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Artykul

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wire

Subscriptions3
  • Wire Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Wire Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Wire Pro+7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wire Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
3 purchases

Artykul

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Infinity$49.99

Questions

Is Wire free?
Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Artykul free?
Artykul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wire or Artykul?
Artykul is rated higher. Wire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Artykul averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Wire or Artykul have ads?
Neither Wire nor Artykul shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wire or Artykul?
Wire ships an update fortnightly, and Artykul every 3 months. Most recently, Wire was updated on July 7, 2026 and Artykul on September 21, 2026.

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