# Wire vs Artykul

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wire | Artykul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artykul-rss-reader/id1618798027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) | [Mikalaj Karhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522288753) |

## What reviewers say

### Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Artykul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artykul-rss-reader/id1618798027)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Infinity | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*