# NetNewsWire vs Corvus RSS Reader for Safari

The clearest difference is price: NetNewsWire at Free against Corvus RSS Reader for Safari's $0.99. NetNewsWire also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (891 vs 1). Corvus RSS Reader for Safari's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

NetNewsWire is free to download; Corvus RSS Reader for Safari costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NetNewsWire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetNewsWire has 891 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetNewsWire ships an update monthly, Corvus RSS Reader for Safari every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetNewsWire | Corvus RSS Reader for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netnewswire-rss-reader/id1480640210/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corvus-rss-reader-for-safari/id6761442829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#113** |
| Size | 27 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Brent Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480640209) | [Alejandro Estol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888856077) |

## What reviewers say

### NetNewsWire

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Corvus RSS Reader for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corvus-rss-reader-for-safari/id6761442829)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

A privacy-focused RSS and Atom feed reader for Apple devices. Subscribe to websites, YouTube channels, and blogs, and organize content with folders, tags, and smart filters. Offers multiple view modes and extensive customization for a distraction-free reading experience.

**Highlights:** RSS & Atom feed subscription, YouTube channel subscriptions, Folder and nested sub-folder organization, Multiple view modes (Magazine, list, card, etc.), Article saving (Star, Pin, Read Later), Full-text search, Customizable themes and layouts, OPML import/export

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetNewsWire free?

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

### Is Corvus RSS Reader for Safari free?

Corvus RSS Reader for Safari costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetNewsWire or Corvus RSS Reader for Safari?

NetNewsWire is rated higher. NetNewsWire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Corvus RSS Reader for Safari averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetNewsWire or Corvus RSS Reader for Safari have ads?

Neither NetNewsWire nor Corvus RSS Reader for Safari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetNewsWire or Corvus RSS Reader for Safari?

NetNewsWire ships an update monthly, and Corvus RSS Reader for Safari every 5 days. Most recently, NetNewsWire was updated on November 11, 2026 and Corvus RSS Reader for Safari on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NetNewsWire or Corvus RSS Reader for Safari?

NetNewsWire currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Corvus RSS Reader for Safari at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*