# Den for RSS vs Newst

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Den for RSS at 91% against Newst's 0%. Den for RSS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Newst's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Newst is free to download; Den for RSS costs $4.99 up front. Newst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Den for RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Den for RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Den for RSS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Newst's.

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, Newst every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Den for RSS | Newst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-rss/id1528917651/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437349438) | [Matan Mashraki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513554011) |

## What reviewers say

### Den for RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-rss/id1528917651)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Newst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742)

This app offers a personalized news reading experience, allowing users to follow specific topics, access local news, and perform custom searches in multiple languages. It features a reader mode for uninterrupted reading and home screen widgets for quick access to headlines. The free version includes ads and limits the number of news sources.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Follow specific topics, Local news access, Custom search functionality, Reader mode for articles, Home screen widgets, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newst Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Den for RSS free?

Den for RSS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Newst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Den for RSS or Newst?

Den for RSS is rated higher. Den for RSS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Newst averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Den for RSS or Newst have ads?

Newst shows ads; Den for RSS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Den for RSS or Newst?

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, and Newst every 8 days. Most recently, Den for RSS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Newst on October 24, 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.*