Den for RSS vs OpenWire RSS Reader
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.
OpenWire RSS Reader
This app allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from various sources and read them in a clean, chronological interface. It offers organization by category and a home screen widget for quick access to headlines. It is designed for privacy with no tracking or profiling.
- Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
- Organized by category
- Home screen widget
- Chronological timelines
- Private by design
- Lightweight and battery-friendly
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OpenWire is a modern RSS reader built for people who want to follow the web on their own terms. Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from news sites, blogs, and newsletters, and read them in a clean, distraction-free interface — no algorithms deciding what you see. Why OpenWire? - Follow any RSS or Atom feed - Organized by category: Top, Tech, Health, Science, Politics, and more - Home screen widget keeps headlines within reach - Chronological timelines — no engagement tricks - Fast, lightweight, and battery-friendly - Private by design — no tracking or profiling Free to download. Bring your own feeds or start with our curated defaults. Your feeds. Your pace. Your attention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OpenWire RSS Reader at Free against Den for RSS's $4.99. OpenWire RSS Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Den for RSS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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
OpenWire RSS Reader is free to download; Den for RSS costs $4.99 up front. OpenWire RSS Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Den for RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenWire RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Den for RSS ships an update fortnightly, OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Den for RSS | OpenWire RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garrett Johnson | Four Corners Development Group |
Customer experience
Den for RSS
OpenWire RSS Reader
In-app purchases
Den for RSS
No in-app purchases
OpenWire RSS Reader
- Starter$0.99
- Plus$1.99
- Unlimited$4.99
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