# An Otter RSS Reader vs ReadKit

The clearest difference is update cadence: An Otter RSS Reader at every 3 days against ReadKit's every 2 weeks. ReadKit's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. An Otter RSS Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadKit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 124 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of An Otter RSS Reader's written reviews are positive against 56% of ReadKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

An Otter RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, ReadKit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | An Otter RSS Reader | ReadKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-otter-rss-reader/id1529696614/reviews) | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Holtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460622095) | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) |

## What reviewers say

### An Otter RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-otter-rss-reader/id1529696614)

A minimalistic RSS reader that synchronizes your subscribed feeds across Apple devices via iCloud. It allows for automatic feed discovery, organization into folders, and reading articles in a standard web view. Integrates with Shortcuts and offers home screen widgets for unread counts.

**Highlights:** iCloud feed synchronization, Auto-discover RSS feeds, Group feeds into folders, Read articles in web view, Shortcuts integration, Home screen widgets, Import/Export with OPML

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Otter Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Otter Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and convenient
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Cute RSS reader in every way
- 👍 Works Great, syncs on all iOS Devices
- 👍 More than an 'okay minimalistic app'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It does not work
- 🐛 Abandoned app
- 🐛 Bug list view dark mode
- 🐛 Only shows a couple of entries
- 🐛 Missing keyboard shortcuts

**Reported bugs**

- It does not work
- Articles flicker in and out of existence and about 30 of them don't show at all
- The list views are messed up with many black spaces where a feed item should appear but is completely black
- Reader mode seems to not work
- Articles show up in duplicated often, articles had been marked as read will show up again as unread

**Requested features**

- Encripted iCloud backups would be welcome
- Mark articles read on scrolling past them
- Option to hide read articles by default instead of manually hiding all the time
- When clicking on a top level folder it expands the folder clicking the arrow should expand the folder
- Needs swipe gestures example swipe right mark read/unread swipe left add to favorite


### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform support, Flexible syncing options, Advanced organization with smart folders, Offline article access, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent toolbars blocking distraction-free reading
- Background refresh not working reliably
- Wallabag sync errors and failures
- App crashes when integrating multiple services
- Reading articles not marking as read automatically

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is An Otter RSS Reader free?

An Otter RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReadKit free?

ReadKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, An Otter RSS Reader or ReadKit?

ReadKit is rated higher. An Otter RSS Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while ReadKit averages 4.4 from 124 ratings.

### Do An Otter RSS Reader or ReadKit have ads?

Neither An Otter RSS Reader nor ReadKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, An Otter RSS Reader or ReadKit?

An Otter RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, and ReadKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, An Otter RSS Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and ReadKit on October 16, 2026.

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