# Simple RSS Reader vs Twine

The clearest difference is rating: Twine at 4.0 against Simple RSS Reader's 2.0. Twine also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Simple RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple RSS Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Twine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Twine holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twine has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Twine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple RSS Reader | Twine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rss-reader/id1520277192/reviews) | **[4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twine-smart-rss-and-news-reader/id6465694958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 164 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [sachin kanadia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123668063) | [Sasikanth Miriyampalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760776921) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rss-reader/id1520277192)

Manage your news feeds with an intuitive interface. Organize articles into categories, customize your views, and access over 100 suggested feeds. Enjoy a clean reading experience with an optional ad-free subscription.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and delete RSS categories, Add, edit, and delete RSS feeds, Intuitive user interface, Refreshable RSS categories, Card and tile view options, Over 100 suggested RSS feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad Free! | $4.99 | per year |


### Twine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twine-smart-rss-and-news-reader/id6465694958)

This app lets you read your RSS feeds without algorithmic interference, offering a clean interface and customizable reading experience. Manage your feeds, bookmark articles, and enjoy background syncing with dynamic theming and light/dark modes.

**Highlights:** Support for RDF, RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds, Comprehensive feed management (add, edit, remove, pin, group), Customizable reader view with adjustable typography, Bookmark articles for later reading, Background feed synchronization, OPML import/export for feed management, Light/Dark mode and dynamic theming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twine Premium Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Twine Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Twine Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Twine Premium Lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple RSS Reader free?

Simple RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Twine free?

Twine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple RSS Reader or Twine?

Twine is rated higher. Simple RSS Reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Twine averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Simple RSS Reader or Twine have ads?

Neither Simple RSS Reader nor Twine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple RSS Reader or Twine?

Simple RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Twine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple RSS Reader was updated on September 12, 2026 and Twine on September 21, 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.*