FlowReader vs Aquila
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlowReader
Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs through a powerful RSS feed reader. Easily add unlimited feeds, save articles, and customize the app's appearance. Enjoy a convenient daily news experience with features like an in-app browser and reader mode.
- Add unlimited RSS feeds
- Save articles to favorites
- In-app browser
- Safari reader mode support
- Share links on social media
- Local news storage
- Customizable appearance
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Add your personal news and blog feeds, and keep up to date with the new information. It is convenient daily news reader, which provides powerful news aggregation and curation features. FlowReader features: • Absolutely free • Add unlimited number of feeds • Add news & articles to favourites by swipe • Open links using the in-app browser • Supporting of Safari reader mode • Share links on social networks • Pull to refresh for updating the list of news • Store news locally on your device • Choose appearance of application
Aquila
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Aquila - AI RSS Reader with Smart Summaries Stay informed effortlessly with Aquila, the intelligent RSS reader that combines traditional feed management with AI-powered article summarization. Key Features: • Add and organize RSS feeds from your favorite news sources • AI-powered article summaries for quick insights • Smart bookmarking system with custom categories • Text-to-speech functionality for hands-free listening • Pre-loaded feeds from popular sources (TechCrunch, CNN, BBC News) • Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iOS • Secure content validation and privacy protection • Offline reading support Perfect for: - News enthusiasts who want quick article summaries - Professionals staying updated on industry trends - Busy readers who need efficient news consumption - Anyone seeking a modern, intelligent RSS experience Transform how you consume news with AI assistance that saves time while keeping you informed. Download Aquila and experience the future of RSS reading. Privacy focused. Ad-free. Intelligent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aquila at every 4 days against FlowReader's every 57 months. Aquila also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlowReader ships an update every 57 months, Aquila every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlowReader | Aquila |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sultan Irkaliyev | Katsyuki Takahashi |
In-app purchases
FlowReader
No in-app purchases
Aquila
No in-app purchases
