Comparison

RSSolved vs Aquila

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

Aquila

Features
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Aquila - AI RSS Reader with Smart Summaries Stay informed effortlessly with Aquila, the intelligent RSS reader that combines traditional feed management with AI-powered article summarization. Key Features: • Add and organize RSS feeds from your favorite news sources • AI-powered article summaries for quick insights • Smart bookmarking system with custom categories • Text-to-speech functionality for hands-free listening • Pre-loaded feeds from popular sources (TechCrunch, CNN, BBC News) • Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iOS • Secure content validation and privacy protection • Offline reading support Perfect for: - News enthusiasts who want quick article summaries - Professionals staying updated on industry trends - Busy readers who need efficient news consumption - Anyone seeking a modern, intelligent RSS experience Transform how you consume news with AI assistance that saves time while keeping you informed. Download Aquila and experience the future of RSS reading. Privacy focused. Ad-free. Intelligent.

Screenshots

RSSolved3 screens
Aquila1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aquila at Free against RSSolved's $0.99. Aquila also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). RSSolved's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Aquila is free to download; RSSolved costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSolved ships an update every 5 months, Aquila every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RSSolved versus Aquila: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSolvedAquila
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenjamin ErhartKatsyuki Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

RSSolved

No in-app purchases

None

Aquila

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSolved free?
RSSolved costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aquila free?
Aquila is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSolved or Aquila have ads?
Neither RSSolved nor Aquila shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSolved or Aquila?
RSSolved ships an update every 5 months, and Aquila every 4 days. Most recently, RSSolved was updated on October 15, 2026 and Aquila on October 9, 2026.

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