Comparison

Wire vs FeedFlow

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

FeedFlow

Stay informed with a minimalistic RSS reader that offers a clean, distraction-free experience. Sync your feeds across devices and customize your reading options for ultimate control over your content.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • FreshRSS integration
  • Flexible reading options
  • Privacy-focused browsing
  • OPML import/export
Features
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FeedFlow is a minimal RSS reader designed for one thing: keeping up with the open web without noise. Follow your favorite blogs and news sites in a clean, chronological timeline. No algorithms decide what you see — just your feeds, in the order they were published. Read Your Way - Open articles in your browser, or use Reader Mode for a clutter-free view. - Adjust text size and spacing for comfortable reading. - Cache full articles for offline reading — perfect for commutes, flights, or anywhere without a connection. Sync That Fits Your Setup - iCloud sync keeps your feeds, read status, and bookmarks in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — effortlessly. - Or choose another backend: Dropbox, Google Drive, or self-hosted services like FreshRSS, Miniflux, Feedbin, and BazQux. - Your reading progress follows you everywhere. Stay Organized - Import and export feeds with OPML. - Block keywords to silence noisy topics. - Categories, bookmarks, and search keep everything at your fingertips. Make It Yours - Dark and light themes. - Background refresh so your feeds are always fresh. - Supports RSS and Atom feed formats. Open source and available on all your devices. Translated into 25+ languages by a worldwide community. Take back control of your reading — try FeedFlow today.

Screenshots

Wire3 screens
FeedFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wire and FeedFlow both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of FeedFlow's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's. FeedFlow also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (39 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence 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 FeedFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for FeedFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Wire's written reviews are positive against 79% of FeedFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wire ships an update fortnightly, FeedFlow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wire versus FeedFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireFeedFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)4.5 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1339 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB126 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJosh BetzMarco Gomiero

Customer experience

Wire

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

FeedFlow

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%

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
4 purchases

FeedFlow

One-time4
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Kind Tip$3.99
  • Generous Tip$8.99
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  • Legendary Tip$22.99

Questions

Is Wire free?
Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FeedFlow free?
FeedFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wire or FeedFlow?
Wire and FeedFlow are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 39 ratings respectively.
Do Wire or FeedFlow have ads?
Neither Wire nor FeedFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wire or FeedFlow?
Wire ships an update fortnightly, and FeedFlow every 10 days. Most recently, Wire was updated on July 7, 2026 and FeedFlow on September 22, 2026.

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