# Den for RSS vs RSS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Den for RSS at none against RSS's 1. Den for RSS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). RSS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Den for RSS costs $4.99 and RSS $4.99 up front. RSS 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Den for RSS's written reviews are positive against 100% of RSS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, RSS weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Den for RSS | RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-rss/id1528917651/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #157 |
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437349438) | [Volker Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/907882770) |

## What reviewers say

### Den for RSS

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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


### RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This news reader allows you to control your content with advanced filtering options. Blacklist, whitelist, or graylist terms to ensure you see what matters without wasting time. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or data sharing.

**Highlights:** Advanced filtering (blacklist, whitelist, graylist), Content control, Clutter-free reading, No ads, account, or data sharing, iCloud syncing, One-time in-app purchase for unlimited filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Den for RSS free?

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

### Is RSS free?

RSS costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Den for RSS is rated higher. Den for RSS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RSS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Den for RSS nor RSS shows ads.

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

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, and RSS weekly. Most recently, Den for RSS was updated on October 14, 2026 and RSS on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Den for RSS or RSS?

Den for RSS currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and RSS at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*