Comparison

Wire vs FeedLyst

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

FeedLyst

Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • Video podcasts
  • Custom RSS feed support
  • Offline article saving
  • Podcast listening
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Introducing the ultimate news and podcast experience with our cutting-edge RSS Feed and News App. Stay ahead of the curve with personalized news updates delivered straight to your device. Our sleek and intuitive design ensures you can navigate through the latest headlines effortlessly. Customize your newsfeed to suit your interests, and never miss a beat. Explore video podcasts that bring stories to life in vivid detail, offering a dynamic multimedia experience like never before. Free Features: - Read unlimited articles. - Multiple news sources and categories. - Add custom RSS feeds or OPML links. - Adjustable font size. - Light and dark mode. - Search articles. - Listen your favorite Podcasts. - Save articles to read offline. Pro Features: - Share purchases with all your logged in devices. - Autoscroll to effortlessly navigate through any text. - Hands-free experience with our text-to-speech assistant. - No ads. With our app, knowledge is power, and staying informed has never been easier. Download now and unlock a world of information at your fingertips. Whether you're a news junkie, podcast enthusiast, or simply curious about the world around you, our app has something for everyone. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://codeone88.github.io/privacy

Screenshots

Wire3 screens
FeedLyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FeedLyst at 67% against Wire's 29%. FeedLyst also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Wire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). 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 FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FeedLyst 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 2, 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 67% of FeedLyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wire ships an update fortnightly, FeedLyst every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wire versus FeedLyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireFeedLyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB31 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJosh Betzsantiago ortega

Customer experience

Wire

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

FeedLyst

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

FeedLyst

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Wire free?
Wire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FeedLyst free?
FeedLyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wire or FeedLyst?
FeedLyst is rated higher. Wire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while FeedLyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wire or FeedLyst have ads?
FeedLyst shows ads; Wire does not.
Which is updated more often, Wire or FeedLyst?
Wire ships an update fortnightly, and FeedLyst every 10 days. Most recently, Wire was updated on July 7, 2026 and FeedLyst on September 20, 2026.

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