# Ego Reader vs Reading3 for RSS

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ego Reader | Reading3 for RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ego-reader-rss-reader/id1509189573/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading3-for-rss/id1611939852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [华健 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508713211) | [恒敏 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611938194) |

## What reviewers say

### Ego Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ego-reader-rss-reader/id1509189573)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Ego Pro Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Year Ego Pro Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Ego Pro Membership | $17.99 | one-time |


### Reading3 for RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading3-for-rss/id1611939852)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Feast | $5.99 | one-time |


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