Comparison

Wire vs Feedster

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

Feedster

This app provides a streamlined way to follow your favorite websites, blogs, and news sources in one place. It offers customizable feeds, a distraction-free reader mode, and cloud synchronization across devices. Enjoy a personalized content experience with privacy as a priority.

Highlights
  • Customizable RSS feeds
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
  • Distraction-free reader view
  • Save articles for later
  • Search for feeds and articles
  • Home screen widget for latest articles
  • Dark mode support
  • Privacy-focused with iCloud sync
Features
Currently charting
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Feedster: Your Personalized RSS Reader Feedster is a powerful and intuitive RSS reader designed to streamline how you follow your favorite websites, blogs, and news sources, all in one convenient app. What is Feedster? Feedster offers a seamless, personalized content consumption experience. Whether you're tracking the latest news, staying updated on your favorite blogs, or following niche sites, Feedster organizes everything in one place, so you never miss a beat. Key Features - Customizable Feeds: Add and organize your preferred RSS feeds to tailor your content experience. - Effortless Synchronization: Keep your feeds updated across all your Apple devices with automatic cloud sync. - Reader View: Enjoy distraction-free reading with our built-in reader mode. - Save for Later: Bookmark articles and read them at your convenience (Coming Soon). - Search & Discover: Easily search for feeds and articles to find the content you care about. - Recent Articles Widget: Quickly view the latest articles through our convenient home screen widget. - Dark Mode: Switch to Dark Mode for a more comfortable reading experience at night. - Privacy-Focused: Your privacy is our priority—your data is securely saved through Apple iCloud, ensuring you maintain full ownership. Why Choose Feedster? Feedster was crafted with a user-first approach, focusing on creating a smooth and enjoyable experience. Happy reading! Your Feedback Matters I'm committed to continuously improving Feedster. Your feedback is invaluable in helping me make the app even better, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with me!

Screenshots

Wire3 screens
Feedster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wire at Free against Feedster's $1.99. Wire also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). Feedster's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wire is free to download; Feedster costs $1.99 up front. Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Feedster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Wire's written reviews are positive against 67% of Feedster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wire ships an update fortnightly, Feedster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wire versus Feedster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireFeedster
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#94 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJosh BetzNikolaj Jensen

Customer experience

Wire

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

Feedster

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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

Feedster

One-time3
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Wire free?
Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Feedster free?
Feedster costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wire or Feedster?
Wire is rated higher. Wire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Feedster averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wire or Feedster have ads?
Neither Wire nor Feedster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wire or Feedster?
Wire ships an update fortnightly, and Feedster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wire was updated on July 7, 2026 and Feedster on September 23, 2026.

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