Ego Reader vs RSS Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RSS Reader
Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.
- Home screen RSS widgets
- Add and manage RSS feeds
- Link previews
- OPML/CSV import/export
- Archive favorite articles
- Dark mode
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Read your RSS feeds directly on your home screen with widgets Features: - Add RSS Feeds in APP - Displays RSS feeds on your home screen - Link Preview rss feeds - Data Import & Export with OPML/CSV format - Archive your favourite articles - Dark mode - Easy to use ----- RSS Reader Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ego Reader at monthly against RSS Reader's every 34 months. Ego Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ego Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ego Reader ships an update monthly, RSS Reader every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ego Reader | RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 华健 黄 | 杏娣 吴 |
In-app purchases
Ego Reader
- One Month Ego Pro Membership$1.99
- One Year Ego Pro Membership$12.99
- Life Time Ego Pro Membership$17.99
RSS Reader
- RSS Reader Pro$1.491 Month
- RSS Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
