Comparison

Den for RSS vs Flux

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

Flux

Consolidate your RSS and Atom feeds into a streamlined reading experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Organize articles into folders, save them for later, and enjoy features like voice reading and on-device summaries with Apple Intelligence.

Highlights
  • Consolidate RSS and Atom feeds
  • Organize articles into folders
  • Save articles for later reading
  • Voice reading of articles
  • On-device article summaries with Apple Intelligence
  • iCloud synchronization across Apple devices
Features
Currently charting
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Flux brings your RSS and Atom feeds together in a reading app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Follow your sources, organize your articles and find what interests you. TODAY'S ESSENTIALS The Today view offers a daily selection of your articles. The Feed Wall lets you browse stories through images. On iPad and Mac, full-screen mode makes reading more immersive. YOUR SOURCES, YOUR ORGANIZATION Add feeds, organize them into folders and save articles for later. Import and export your library to keep your sources together. READ YOUR WAY Open articles in the reader or visit the original page. Listen with text-to-speech. On compatible devices, Apple Intelligence can summarize articles directly on your device. This feature requires Apple Intelligence to be enabled and available in your language. ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Flux offers an interface tailored to iPhone, iPad and Mac, widgets, and iCloud library sync when you use iCloud. No Flux account required. You choose the sources you want to follow.

Screenshots

Den for RSS4 screens
Flux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flux at every 3 days against Den for RSS's fortnightly. Flux also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Den for RSS's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Flux $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, Flux every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Den for RSS versus Flux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDen for RSSFlux
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#69 — better#90
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGarrett JohnsonAdrien DONOT

Customer experience

Den for RSS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Flux

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Den for RSS

No in-app purchases

None

Flux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Den for RSS free?
Den for RSS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flux free?
Flux costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Den for RSS or Flux have ads?
Neither Den for RSS nor Flux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Den for RSS or Flux?
Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, and Flux every 3 days. Most recently, Den for RSS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Flux on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Den for RSS or Flux?
Den for RSS currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Flux at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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