Newsletter Reader by Meco vs SmartRSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newsletter Reader by Meco
Organize and read all your newsletters in a dedicated space, free from inbox clutter. Connect existing accounts or use a personal Meco email. Enjoy features like highlighting, custom themes, podcast summaries, and easy unsubscribing.
- Declutter email inbox
- Consolidate newsletters
- Highlight and save content
- Customizable reading themes
- Newsletter podcast summaries
- Instantly unsubscribe
- Offline reading
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Meco is your home for reading newsletters, allowing you to enjoy your favorite content in one place without cluttering your email inbox. DECLUTTER YOUR INBOX It’s time to move your newsletters to a space built for reading and declutter your inbox in seconds. You can connect your Gmail or Outlook to Meco to instantly add existing newsletters to the app while simultaneously decluttering your inbox. Alternatively you can get your own personal Meco email address just for newsletters, giving your newsletters complete separation from the inbox. READ NEWSLETTERS WITH SUPERPOWERS - Consolidate newsletters from multiple Gmail/Outlook accounts - Highlight key learnings and save interesting links for later - Consistent reading with custom fonts, themes including Dark Mode - Listen to daily personalized podcasts made from your newsletters - Group newsletters into themes and topics - Instantly unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters - Discover more newsletters based on your interests READ ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Offline reading available by default - Available on iPhone, iPad and web YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS We don’t sell data. We don’t store email data. Your newsletters are stored on your personal device and only accessible by you. —- Support: Check out meco.app/faq or email team@meco.app Privacy Policy: https://www.meco.app/terms Terms of Service: https://www.meco.app/privacy
SmartRSS
This app offers an intelligent RSS reading experience with AI-powered article summaries and text-to-speech functionality. It synchronizes across multiple platforms and services, providing a clean, customizable interface for modern content consumption.
- AI-powered article summaries
- Natural text-to-speech audio
- Cross-platform synchronization
- Adaptive Material You Design
- Intelligent feed organization
- Offline reading support
- OPML import/export
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SmartRSS takes RSS reading beyond the ordinary. Bring all your favorite content into one place, from RSS feeds and blogs to podcasts, YouTube, Reddit, Substack, Mastodon, Bluesky, and more. Discover 80,000+ built-in sources and use AI to summarize, translate, and understand articles faster, while text-to-speech turns your reading list into high-quality audio. With powerful customization, offline reading, and seamless sync across popular RSS services, SmartRSS adapts to the way you read. Outstanding Features: • AI Customization: Generate smart summaries and translations with tailored prompts • Vast Content Library - 80,000+ built-in RSS subscription sources covering blogs, podcasts, Medium, Mastodon, Bluesky, Substack, YouTube, Reddit and more • Text to Speech - Convert articles into high-quality audio, with support for playback queue and background playback • Universal Sync - Works seamlessly with Miniflux, FreshRSS, Feedly, Folo, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Bazqux, Inoreader, Gobbler and Google Reader compatible services • Adaptive Design - Material You Design interface that supports multiple font and theme color settings • Intelligent Organization - Group feeds logically, star important articles, track reading progress • Offline Ready - Continue reading even without internet connection • Easy Migration - OPML import/export for seamless setup from other apps • Bionic Reading: Integrate for faster, more efficient text navigation. Comprehensive Sync Support: • Local Privacy Mode - Complete data control with device-only storage • Cloud Sync Support - Support Miniflux, FreshRSS, Feedly, Folo, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Bazqux, Inoreader and Google Reader API synchronization Smart Reading Experience: • AI Article Analysis - Understand content quickly with intelligent summaries • Full-Text Extraction - Get complete articles from truncated feeds • Gesture Navigation - Intuitive swipe actions and interactions • Reading Customization - Personalize fonts, sizes, and spacing Privacy & Security: • Local data storage with optional cloud sync • You control where your data lives Why Choose SmartRSS: • BYOK AI Integration: Enjoy premium AI features at a fraction of the cost—averaging less than $0.10 per week. • Minimalist Reading: A clean, native, and distraction-free environment designed for deep focus. • High Performance: Lightning-fast responsiveness with fluid, smooth animations. • Continuous Innovation: Frequent updates bringing you the latest features and optimizations. The ultimate tool for news enthusiasts, tech bloggers, and researchers to stay ahead of the curve and curate their favorite content in one place. Subscription Information: • This app offers optional premium subscriptions to unlock advanced features. • Monthly Subscription – $1.29 per month (auto-renewable) • Yearly Subscription – $11.99 per year (auto-renewable) • Lifetime Purchase – $19.99 (one-time payment) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://vinsonguo.github.io/smartrss_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Newsletter Reader by Meco and SmartRSS both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of SmartRSS's written reviews are positive against 59% of Newsletter Reader by Meco's. Newsletter Reader by Meco's advantage is ratings volume (630 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Newsletter Reader by Meco sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SmartRSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Newsletter Reader by Meco against 4.6 for SmartRSS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsletter Reader by Meco has 630 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Newsletter Reader by Meco's written reviews are positive against 91% of SmartRSS's.
Newsletter Reader by Meco ships an update weekly, SmartRSS every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newsletter Reader by Meco | SmartRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (630 ratings) — better | 4.6 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 630 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meco Limited | 铫 刘 |
Customer experience
Newsletter Reader by Meco
SmartRSS
Bugs and requests
Newsletter Reader by Meco
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to remove unwanted newsletters
- Gmail account connection issues
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Disappearing newsletters and data loss
Requested features
4 requests- Text-to-speech functionality
- Advanced filtering and sorting options
- Improved dark mode experience
- Better integration with other email providers
SmartRSS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Newsletter Reader by Meco
- Meco PRO - Monthly$3.991 Month
- Meco - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Meco PRO - Monthly$5.491 Month
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- Meco PRO - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Meco PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Meco PRO - Annually7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Meco PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Meco PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
SmartRSS
- Premium Monthly$1.291 Month
- Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$19.99
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