# NetNewsWire vs Links Garden

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NetNewsWire at 889 against Links Garden's 2. NetNewsWire also leads on chart position (#106 vs unranked). Links Garden's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Links Garden holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetNewsWire has 889 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of NetNewsWire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Links Garden's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetNewsWire | Links Garden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (889 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netnewswire-rss-reader/id1480640210/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/links-garden/id6743880833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **889** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brent Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480640209) | [The Folclore Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507955736) |

## What reviewers say

### NetNewsWire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netnewswire-rss-reader/id1480640210)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, offering a faster and more organized way to consume content. It provides control over your news feed, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or rely on social media algorithms. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and syncing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Direct feed downloading, iCloud and third-party syncing, Customizable article themes, Reader view, Starred articles, Smart feeds, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases:** none


### Links Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/links-garden/id6743880833)

This app provides a peaceful and distraction-free environment for reading saved online content. It transforms scattered links into a calm, organized reading experience, accessible even offline.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading environment, Offline access to saved content, Save articles and links from any app, Organized reading list, Mindful reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetNewsWire free?

NetNewsWire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Links Garden free?

Links Garden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetNewsWire or Links Garden?

Links Garden is rated higher. NetNewsWire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 889 ratings, while Links Garden averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NetNewsWire or Links Garden have ads?

Neither NetNewsWire nor Links Garden shows ads.

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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.*