RoSSie vs BionicFeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoSSie
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Rossie is a simple and clean RSS feed reader. It allows you to save and read multiple RSS feeds! Now also with Dark Mode!
BionicFeed
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■ Take back control of your information BionicFeed is a modern and powerful RSS reader, designed to offer you a clean reading experience — with no algorithms or interference. ■ All your sources, your way Centralize your RSS feeds, organize them into custom folders, and build your personal information library to suit your needs. ■ Filter for a better reading experience Create filters to automatically block topics or keywords you don’t want to see. Stay focused on what truly matters. ■ Clean reading, no distractions Enjoy a minimalist reading view, inspired by the best reader modes from modern browsers, for comfortable and focused article reading. ■ Access your subscriber-only content Sign in with your accounts to load premium articles and make the most of your newspaper subscriptions. ■ Every facet of an article Access multiple versions of the same article: RSS feed, smart parsing, linked article… Choose the best view according to your preference. ■ Server-side parsing to never miss an article Feed parsing is handled on our servers, not on your device — ensuring you never lose an article, even if it quickly falls off the feed. ■ Linked articles, perfectly handled Easily navigate between an author’s commentary and the original linked article without losing the thread. ■ Organize with custom tags Tag your articles (“Read”, “Read later”, “Favorites”, etc.) or create your own categories to better manage your library. ■ Everything stays in sync Your feeds, tags, and filters are automatically synchronized across all your devices through the cloud. ■ Advanced reading with Split View (iPad only) Display the article and the links you open side-by-side for a smooth and contextual reading experience. ■ Full keyboard navigation (iPad only) Navigate BionicFeed quickly and efficiently with full keyboard support — perfect for power users. Terms: https://enzovictorin.com/tos_bionicfeed.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoSSie at none against BionicFeed's 1. RoSSie also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BionicFeed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RoSSie asks for nothing beyond the download.
RoSSie ships an update every 3 months, BionicFeed every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoSSie | BionicFeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anja Stricker | Enzo Victorin |
In-app purchases
RoSSie
No in-app purchases
BionicFeed
- Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year








