Comparison

Den for RSS vs Reader mini

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

Head to head
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.

About

Reader mini

Features
Currently charting
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Reader mini is a simple, lightweight RSS reader focused on what’s new. It shows only the latest 24 hours of news, so you stay current without digging through old posts. Add your favorite sites, organize them your way, and read without distractions. No unread badges. No notifications. You read when you open the app. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a clean reading experience with a one-time purchase across your Apple devices.

Screenshots

Den for RSS4 screens
Reader mini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Den for RSS at fortnightly against Reader mini's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Den for RSS costs $4.99 and Reader mini $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, Reader mini every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Den for RSS versus Reader mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDen for RSSReader mini
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#69 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGarrett JohnsonKai Luo

In-app purchases

None

Den for RSS

No in-app purchases

None

Reader mini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Den for RSS free?
Den for RSS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reader mini free?
Reader mini costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Den for RSS or Reader mini have ads?
Neither Den for RSS nor Reader mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Den for RSS or Reader mini?
Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, and Reader mini every 6 months. Most recently, Den for RSS was updated on November 11, 2026 and Reader mini on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Den for RSS or Reader mini?
Den for RSS currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Reader mini at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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