# Newst vs Reeder.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reeder. at 53% against Newst's 0%. Reeder. also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Newst's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reeder. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Newst's written reviews are positive against 53% of Reeder.'s.

Newst ships an update every 8 days, Reeder. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newst | Reeder. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742/reviews) | **[4.3 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **898** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matan Mashraki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513554011) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## What reviewers say

### Newst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newst/id1534205742)

This app offers a personalized news reading experience, allowing users to follow specific topics, access local news, and perform custom searches in multiple languages. It features a reader mode for uninterrupted reading and home screen widgets for quick access to headlines. The free version includes ads and limits the number of news sources.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Follow specific topics, Local news access, Custom search functionality, Reader mode for articles, Home screen widgets, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newst Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newst free?

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

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newst or Reeder.?

Reeder. is rated higher. Newst averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reeder. averages 4.3 from 898 ratings.

### Do Newst or Reeder. have ads?

Newst shows ads; Reeder. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newst or Reeder.?

Newst ships an update every 8 days, and Reeder. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Newst was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reeder. on October 27, 2026.

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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.*