RSSolved vs Den for RSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RSSolved
Manage your RSS and Atom feeds with this streamlined reader. Enjoy a clean interface, automatic feed length management, and easy article reading via an integrated browser. It prioritizes user privacy with no account creation or tracking.
- iOS 13 dark mode support
- iPad master/detail split scene
- Swipe to mark read/unread
- Automatic feed length management
- Integrated Safari browser widget
- Auto-detect RSS/Atom feeds
- Sort and rename feeds
- App icon badge for unread count
Read full descriptionHide full description
Features: - iOS 13 dark mode fully supported for reading in bed next to your sleeping loved ones. - Supports iPads with a master/detail split scene. - Mark items read/unread with a swipe. - Automatically keeps the feed length to its natural length, but never deletes unread items. - Uses standard iOS Safari browser widget for full article. - Tries to auto-detect links to RSS/Atom feeds on websites. - If your beloved site can't be auto-detected, you can always enter the direct link to the feed. - Fetches website favicons for clarity. - Sort and rename your feeds. - Pull to refresh all or a single feed. - Number of unread items on app icon badge. Explicitly absent Features: - No accounts need to be created. - Doesn't try to suck you into a platform. - No user tracking/analysis whatsoever. Promise: We use this app ourselves on a daily basis. It will be kept up to date with latest iOS versions and device form factors for the foreseeable future.
Den for RSS
A modern news aggregator designed for simplicity and functionality. It offers broadsheet layouts to display more content, making it easy to discover articles, compare sources, and spot trends. Features include cloud sync, reader mode, and trending topic discovery.
- Cloud Sync across devices
- Wide format support (RSS, Atom, JSON)
- Import & Export OPML files
- Reader Mode for distraction-free reading
- Trending topics discovery
- Bookmarks for saving articles
- Web extension for feed discovery
Read full descriptionHide full description
Create landscape views of what's happening with a modern, no-nonsense, news aggregator. Den is designed for those who value simplicity and functionality in a news app. With an intuitive, native interface and broadsheet layouts, Den stands apart by showcasing more content—especially on larger screens—making it easy to stay on top of the news that matters to you. Effortlessly discover interesting articles, compare sources, and spot trends all in one place. KEY FEATURES + Cloud Sync Seamlessly access your feeds, history, and settings across all your devices—no extra account required. + Wide Format Support Den supports RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds, ensuring compatibility with most sources. + Import & Export Easily back up and restore your feeds using standard OPML files. + Reader Mode Eliminate distractions with clutter-free article views for a streamlined reading experience. + Trending Topics Discover trending news and subjects, surfaced through powerful natural language processing. + Bookmarks Save articles to read later and never lose track of what caught your eye. + Search Functionality Stay up to date by searching for the latest news on specific topics or keywords. + Feed Organizer Manage your feed settings in bulk with ease. + Blocklists Enjoy an ad-free experience by blocking ads and other unwanted content. + Web Extension Automatically discover feeds as you browse the web. + Widgets Stay updated right from your home screen by displaying the latest news from your inbox, a folder, or a specific feed.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Den for RSS at fortnightly against RSSolved's every 5 months. Den for RSS also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). RSSolved's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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
RSSolved costs $0.99 and Den for RSS $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RSSolved holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Den for RSS has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RSSolved ships an update every 5 months, Den for RSS fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | RSSolved | Den for RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #99 | #67 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Erhart | Garrett Johnson |
Customer experience
RSSolved
Den for RSS
In-app purchases
RSSolved
No in-app purchases
Den for RSS
No in-app purchases








