Den for RSS vs Newspaper+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Newspaper+
A privacy-focused RSS reader for Apple devices. Stay updated with your favorite news sources through a minimalist interface, with features like offline reading, article filtering, and automatic data purging.
- Privacy-focused RSS reader
- Minimalist article viewer
- Offline reading
- Article filtering
- Article summarization
- Feed management
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Newspaper+ is a privacy-focused RSS reader for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It offers a minimalist article viewer, letting you stay updated with your favorite news sources while keeping your data private. Features: - Full text article caching - Offline reader, safari viewing mode - Article filtering by words, or regex - Article description summarization - Current weather conditions - Feed management & organization - Automatic purging of old articles - Multiple icons - Dark Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Den for RSS at 91% against Newspaper+'s 0%. Den for RSS also leads on chart position (#67 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Newspaper+'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Newspaper+ is free to download; Den for RSS costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, Newspaper+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Den for RSS | Newspaper+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #67 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garrett Johnson | Liavante, LLC |
Customer experience
Den for RSS
Newspaper+
In-app purchases
Den for RSS
No in-app purchases
Newspaper+
No in-app purchases
