Comparison

RSSBud vs Gazette

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RSSBud

Discover and subscribe to RSS feeds from websites and apps. This open-source tool helps you stay updated with content you love, offering automatic URL expansion and integration with popular RSS readers.

Highlights
  • Detect RSS and RSSHub feeds
  • Discover relevant RSS feeds
  • Optimized for mobile environments
  • Share sheet extension
  • Fast subscription to RSS readers
  • Edit RSSHub feed parameters
  • Automatic rule updates
Features
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Discover and subscribe to RSS feeds in a flash with RSSBud, a completely free and open-source tool! Designed to uncover and subscribe to RSS feeds from various websites and apps, this tool can become your vital partner in staying up-to-date with all the content you love. Key Features: - Detect RSS feeds in web pages. - Detect RSSHub feeds appropriate for web pages (supports all rules of RSSHub Radar). - Discover other RSS feeds relevant to web pages (powered by RSSBud Rules). - Specifically optimized for mobile environments, expanding URLs automatically and adapting to mobile sub-domains. - Share sheet extension available for quick sharing of your favorite feeds. - Fast subscription to major RSS readers including Reeder, Fiery Feeds, and Ego Reader, as well as system default RSS reader. - Fast subscription to web clients of Tiny Tiny RSS, Miniflux, Fresh RSS, Feedly, Inoreader, Feedbin, The Old Reader, and Feeds Pub. - Edit parameters for RSSHub feeds to suit your needs. - Rules are automatically kept up to date. - Support for x-callback-url — use with the Shortcuts app to open a world of possibilities. With a user-friendly interface and an array of customizable options, RSSBud strives for a fluid and gratifying user experience every time. Enjoy its entire feature list at no cost at all, while being assured of its reliability and transparency, thanks to its open-source status.

About

Gazette

A private and distraction-free RSS reader for following blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms or tracking. It offers a clean interface, powerful search, and offline reading capabilities for intentional content consumption.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading experience
  • Privacy-first with no tracking
  • Organized following of blogs and podcasts
  • Powerful search across all feeds
  • Offline article saving
  • OPML import for existing subscriptions
Features
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Gazette RSS - Your minimal, private and distraction-free RSS reader. A calm RSS reader for people who want to follow blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms, ads, or tracking. If you prefer a quiet, focused way to stay informed, Gazette is a privacy-first RSS reader built for intentional reading. No recommendations, no noise, no data collection, just the content you choose, in a clean feed. Why people choose Gazette: * Read blogs and news without algorithmic feeds or distractions * Follow websites and podcasts in one organized place * Keep your reading private with no tracking or profiling * Search across your entire feed, including titles, authors, and links * Save articles for offline reading and revisit them anytime Gazette is designed for readers who are tired of cluttered news apps and social feeds. Many apps try to decide what you should read. Gazette gives that control back to you. - A clean, distraction-free RSS reader Gazette removes visual clutter so you can focus on reading. There are no trending sections, suggested content, or interruptions. Just a simple timeline of the sources you follow. - A privacy-first RSS reader for iPhone and iPad Your reading habits stay yours. Gazette does not track what you read or build profiles around your behavior. It’s a private RSS reader built for people who value control over their data. - Powerful search across your feeds Quickly find articles by searching titles, URLs, tags, authors, or sources. Whether you’re looking for something you saved or something you read weeks ago, it’s easy to find. - Offline reading and saving Save articles to read later, even without an internet connection. Perfect for commuting, travel, or focused reading time without interruptions. - Import and discover feeds Bring your existing subscriptions using OPML import, or explore curated sources to get started. Gazette makes it easy to build a reading experience that fits your interests. - Reading insights Understand your reading habits with simple statistics. See how often you read and what you spend time on, without tracking or sharing your data. Rediscover the joy of staying informed without the noise. Download Gazette and take control of your news.

Screenshots

RSSBud4 screens
Gazette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSSBud at none against Gazette's 4. RSSBud also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Gazette's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gazette sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. RSSBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gazette holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RSSBud has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSBud ships an update every 6 weeks, Gazette every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RSSBud versus Gazette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSBudGazette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer承宇 张Galanga Studios

Customer experience

RSSBud

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Gazette

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RSSBud

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Gazette

Subscriptions3
  • Gazette RSS Plus$3.997 Days
  • Gazette RSS Plus$8.991 Month
  • Gazette RSS Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gazette RSS Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is RSSBud free?
RSSBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gazette free?
Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RSSBud or Gazette?
Gazette is rated higher. RSSBud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Gazette averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RSSBud or Gazette have ads?
Neither RSSBud nor Gazette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSBud or Gazette?
RSSBud ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gazette every 3 months. Most recently, RSSBud was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gazette on October 10, 2026.

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