# Feed Viewer vs R2SReader

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed Viewer | R2SReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-viewer-rss-reader/id1481571261/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2sreader/id1608635613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vaclav Dajbych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481571260) | [Howard Su](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608635615) |

## What reviewers say

### Feed Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-viewer-rss-reader/id1481571261)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per month |


### R2SReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2sreader/id1608635613)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*