# Feedbin vs Reeder Classic

The clearest difference is price: Feedbin at Free against Reeder Classic's $4.99. Reeder Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (61% vs 46%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Feedbin is free to download; Reeder Classic costs $4.99 up front. Feedbin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Reeder Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Feedbin against 4.1 for Reeder Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder Classic has 820 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Feedbin's written reviews are positive against 61% of Reeder Classic's.

Feedbin ships an update every 6 weeks, Reeder Classic monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedbin | Reeder Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedbin/id1444961766/reviews)** | [4.1 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **820** |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feedbin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492021955) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedbin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedbin/id1444961766)

Stay updated with your favorite content from RSS feeds, YouTube channels, and email newsletters all in one place. Organize and manage your subscriptions to follow your passions without missing a beat.

**Highlights:** RSS feed reader, YouTube channel following, Email newsletter aggregation, Subscription management, Content organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feedbin Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Feedbin Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Reeder Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This app combines an RSS reader and a read-later client, offering iCloud syncing for your news feeds and saved articles. It features a focus-enhancing reading mode, customizable widgets, and the ability to mark items as read while scrolling. Enjoy a clutter-free reading experience with its reader view.

**Highlights:** RSS feed reader, Read later client, iCloud syncing, Bionic Reading mode, Customizable widgets, Mark as read on scroll, Reader view

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure with iCloud sync
- 💡 Useful read later feature
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🐛 Background refresh not working
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Slow sync for large feed counts

**Reported bugs**

- Articles not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between articles
- Unreliable background sync
- Issues with Twitter integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter feeds by keywords
- Option to change app icon
- Support for more languages
- Tighter integration with Matter app
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedbin free?

Feedbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reeder Classic free?

Reeder Classic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feedbin or Reeder Classic?

Feedbin is rated higher. Feedbin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Reeder Classic averages 4.1 from 820 ratings.

### Do Feedbin or Reeder Classic have ads?

Neither Feedbin nor Reeder Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feedbin or Reeder Classic?

Feedbin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reeder Classic monthly. Most recently, Feedbin was updated on October 17, 2026 and Reeder Classic on October 17, 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.*