# Wire vs Feedster

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wire | Feedster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedster-rss-reader/id1668579869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 15 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) | [Nikolaj Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487634697) |

## 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 |


### Feedster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedster-rss-reader/id1668579869)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


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