# Wire vs FeedLyst

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wire | FeedLyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) |

## 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 |


### FeedLyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


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