Pocket News Reader vs R2SReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket News Reader
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Technically, this application is a RSS and Atom feed aggregator. If that does not ring a bell, don't worry. Pocket News allows you, in a single place, to track additions and changes in your favourite websites. Special feature: autodiscovery Using the integrated web browser, navigate to your site (usually on the main page, or a page that references feeds) and let Pocket News find the links for you. Happy reading!
R2SReader
Build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources with this lightweight RSS feed reader. It prioritizes your privacy by not requiring sign-up or unnecessary permissions, offering a simple and secure way to stay informed.
- Personalized news stream
- Trusted source aggregation
- No sign-up required
- Privacy-focused design
- Lightweight performance
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PERSONALIZED STREAM R2SReader is a lightweight RSS feed reader that helps you to build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources. SIMPLICITY No sign-up needed, you can start using it right after install. PRIVACY Privacy is our top priority. Never ask unnecessary permission and never access your information without your permission.
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Verdict
Pocket News Reader and R2SReader are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket News Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, R2SReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket News Reader | R2SReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Richard Guzik | Howard Su |
In-app purchases
Pocket News Reader
No in-app purchases
R2SReader
No in-app purchases
