Comparison

Ego Reader vs Reading3 for RSS

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

Head to head
About

Ego Reader

This app provides a streamlined way to manage and read RSS feeds. It supports various feed formats, organizes subscriptions by category, and offers features like background refresh, dark mode, and content sharing.

Highlights
  • Supports RSS1.0, RSS2.0, Atom feeds
  • Organizes subscriptions by category
  • Unread list with mixed posts
  • Background refresh and notifications
  • Dark mode and font customization
  • Load full content and share posts
Features
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Official Site: egorss.com Ego Reader is a simple, elegant RSS reader. it: - supports RSS1.0, RSS2.0, Atom... - supports an unread list that has all your unread posts mixed together - supports manage your subscriptions through categories - supports multi-operation of subscriptions by long-press a subscription - supports OPML import (export is on the way) - supports load full content of posts. - supports backup subscriptions. - supports background refresh and notifications. - fetches avatar of every subscription source whenever possible - extracts cover from every article (if the article has images inside) - has a lot of preference settings - supports change font size and line-height of posts - supports share posts - supports add posts to collection. - supports code highlight in posts - supports dark mode - supports read origin - .... If you have any questions, you can - email us: pxmagestudio@gmail.com - user guide: https://www.yuque.com/pocv40/alcg2a/ap92w4 - other docs: https://www.yuque.com/pocv40/alcg2a

About

Reading3 for RSS

This is a third-party client for miniflux, offering a streamlined experience for managing your RSS feeds. It provides a basic interface for accessing and reading content from your subscribed sources.

Highlights
  • Miniflux client
  • RSS feed management
  • Basic user experience
  • Third-party application
Features
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Reading is a third-party client designed to provide a basic experience with miniflux. Please note: this Application is not an official miniflux app.

Screenshots

Ego Reader4 screens
Reading3 for RSS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reading3 for RSS at 4.4 against Ego Reader's 3.0. Reading3 for RSS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ego Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Ego Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Reading3 for RSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading3 for RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Ego Reader's written reviews are positive against 63% of Reading3 for RSS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ego Reader ships an update monthly, Reading3 for RSS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ego Reader versus Reading3 for RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEgo ReaderReading3 for RSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer华健 黄恒敏 吴

Customer experience

Ego Reader

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Reading3 for RSS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ego Reader

One-time3
  • One Month Ego Pro Membership$1.99
  • One Year Ego Pro Membership$12.99
  • Life Time Ego Pro Membership$17.99
3 purchases

Reading3 for RSS

One-time3
  • Buy me a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy me a Lunch$2.99
  • Buy me a Feast$5.99

Questions

Is Ego Reader free?
Ego Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading3 for RSS free?
Reading3 for RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ego Reader or Reading3 for RSS?
Reading3 for RSS is rated higher. Ego Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Reading3 for RSS averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Ego Reader or Reading3 for RSS have ads?
Neither Ego Reader nor Reading3 for RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ego Reader or Reading3 for RSS?
Ego Reader ships an update monthly, and Reading3 for RSS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ego Reader was updated on September 14, 2026 and Reading3 for RSS on June 1, 2026.

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