Comparison

Feed Viewer vs R2SReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Feed Viewer

This app aggregates news from your chosen RSS feeds and converts them into daily podcasts. It functions as a full-text reader, even when offline, and offers synchronization across multiple Apple devices and Windows.

Highlights
  • Full-text RSS reader
  • Offline reading capability
  • News podcasts from feeds
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • RSS feed search
  • OPML import
Features
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Feed Viewer is an RSS reader with a news widget for iPhone/iPad/Mac and a personal podcast news app. It is perfect for daily news delivery or as an offline reader for traveling. You’ll have a podcast compiled from your chosen sources, ready for you to listen to every day. Product features: • Full-text RSS reader, even offline • News podcasts from the content of your RSS feeds • iOS ↔ iPadOS ↔ macOS ↔ Windows synchronization • RSS feed search • OPML import Terms of use (EULA): https://www.feedviewer.app/termsofuse

About

R2SReader

Build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources with this lightweight RSS feed reader. It prioritizes your privacy by not requiring sign-up or unnecessary permissions, offering a simple and secure way to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Personalized news stream
  • Trusted source aggregation
  • No sign-up required
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Lightweight performance
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PERSONALIZED STREAM R2SReader is a lightweight RSS feed reader that helps you to build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources. SIMPLICITY No sign-up needed, you can start using it right after install. PRIVACY Privacy is our top priority. Never ask unnecessary permission and never access your information without your permission.

Screenshots

Feed Viewer4 screens
R2SReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: R2SReader at 100% against Feed Viewer's 0%. R2SReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Feed Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Feed Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. R2SReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R2SReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Feed Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of R2SReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feed Viewer ships an update every 9 days, R2SReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Feed Viewer versus R2SReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeed ViewerR2SReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVaclav DajbychHoward Su

Customer experience

Feed Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

R2SReader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Feed Viewer

Subscriptions4
  • Essential3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Basic3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Advanced$19.991 Month
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  • Premium$24.991 Month
None

R2SReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Feed Viewer free?
Feed Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R2SReader free?
R2SReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Feed Viewer or R2SReader?
R2SReader is rated higher. Feed Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while R2SReader averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Feed Viewer or R2SReader have ads?
Neither Feed Viewer nor R2SReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feed Viewer or R2SReader?
Feed Viewer ships an update every 9 days, and R2SReader weekly. Most recently, Feed Viewer was updated on September 27, 2026 and R2SReader on October 2, 2026.

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