Comparison

Wire vs Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

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

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

This app aggregates news from your favorite sources, offering offline reading and cloud synchronization across devices. It provides customizable viewing modes, story snoozing, and an archive feature to manage information overload. Enjoy text-to-speech functionality for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • News aggregation from favorite sources
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
  • Customizable viewing modes
  • Story snoozing and archiving
  • Built-in web view or external browser option
  • Text-to-speech with adjustable voices and speeds
Features
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Stratum is the ultimate tool for staying informed on all the news that matters to you. With just one app, you can access real-time updates from all your favourite sources, without the need to manually visit each site. But Stratum is more than just an RSS and Atom reader app - it's a powerful news aggregator with cloud integration that takes your news reading experience to the next level. With a variety of viewing modes, Stratum makes it effortless to sort your news feeds by relevance and structure them to suit your preferences. Thanks to cloud fetch, your news is perpetually up to date and harmonized across all your devices, guaranteeing you're always in the know. Additionally, you're in control when it comes to opening links: you can choose between the app's built-in web view or an external browser, tailoring your browsing experience to your liking. Stratum tackles the issue of information overload head-on, offering practical solutions to help you manage your news consumption seamlessly. With Stratum, you can now effortlessly snooze stories that you want to revisit later, ensuring that your feed remains focused on the most relevant and timely content. Additionally, the archive feature empowers you to store articles for future reference, keeping your main feed clutter-free. And on top of that Stratum's offline reading capabilities allows you to access and read cached articles even when you're offline, allowing seamless and uninterrupted access to your news even through temporary or extended internet outages. Stratum offers a seamless reading experience for feeds with brief page previews. No longer will you be left wanting more; with this feature, you can dive into the content you care about most without any hassle. What's more, Stratum now introduces an advanced text-to-speech system with a wealth of options to cater to your preferences. With multiple voices and adjustable speeds, you can truly personalize your listening experience. And this system is integrated with the reader view, allowing you to listen to the content in your chosen voice and speed, ensuring accessibility and convenience like never before. Don't settle for outdated RSS feed reader apps with limited functionality. Upgrade to Stratum and experience a user-friendly interface that is as intuitive as it is powerful. Whether you're catching up on the news during your morning commute or staying informed throughout the day, Stratum is the perfect tool to help you stay connected to the stories that matter most. EULA: https://impure.github.io/Litany-Privacy-Policy/EULA.html Privacy Policy: https://impure.github.io/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Wire3 screens
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stratum Full Text RSS Reader at 100% against Wire's 29%. Stratum Full Text RSS Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Wire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Stratum Full Text RSS Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wire has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Wire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stratum Full Text RSS Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wire ships an update fortnightly, Stratum Full Text RSS Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wire versus Stratum Full Text RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireStratum Full Text RSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJosh BetzAndrew Zuo

Customer experience

Wire

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

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
9 purchases

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

Subscriptions9
  • Full News Stories, Folders,$1.997 Days
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud,$3.997 Days
  • Full News Stories, Folders,$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • AI News Summaries, YouTube$5.997 Days
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud...$9.991 Month
  • AI News Summaries, YouTube$19.991 Month
  • Full News Stories, Folders,1 Month trial$47.991 Year
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud...1 Month trial$95.991 Year
  • AI News Summaries, YouTube1 Month trial$191.991 Year

Questions

Is Wire free?
Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stratum Full Text RSS Reader free?
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wire or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader?
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader is rated higher. Wire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stratum Full Text RSS Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wire or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader have ads?
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader shows ads; Wire does not.
Which is updated more often, Wire or Stratum Full Text RSS Reader?
Wire ships an update fortnightly, and Stratum Full Text RSS Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wire was updated on July 7, 2026 and Stratum Full Text RSS Reader on June 21, 2026.

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