Comparison

RSSolved vs Den for RSS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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

RSSolved3 screens
Den for RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSolved ships an update every 5 months, Den for RSS fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RSSolved versus Den for RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSolvedDen for RSS
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#99#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenjamin ErhartGarrett Johnson

Customer experience

RSSolved

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Den for RSS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

RSSolved

No in-app purchases

None

Den for RSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSolved free?
RSSolved costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Den for RSS free?
Den for RSS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RSSolved or Den for RSS?
RSSolved is rated higher. RSSolved averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Den for RSS averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do RSSolved or Den for RSS have ads?
Neither RSSolved nor Den for RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSolved or Den for RSS?
RSSolved ships an update every 5 months, and Den for RSS fortnightly. Most recently, RSSolved was updated on September 10, 2026 and Den for RSS on September 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, RSSolved or Den for RSS?
RSSolved currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Den for RSS at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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