# Fluent Reader Lite vs Pickaxe Player

The clearest difference is rating: Pickaxe Player at 5.0 against Fluent Reader Lite's 3.6. Fluent Reader Lite's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pickaxe Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluent Reader Lite has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fluent Reader Lite | Pickaxe Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-reader-lite/id1549611796/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Haoyuan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744084489) | [Tampa Bay Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476078506) |

## What reviewers say

### Fluent Reader Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-reader-lite/id1549611796)

A simple, open-source RSS client that supports various self-hosted and commercial services. It offers features like dark mode, content filtering, and article organization. Optimized for multitasking on iPad.

**Highlights:** Supports Fever, Google Reader, Inoreader, and Feedbin APIs, Dark mode for UI and reading, Configure content loading (full or webpage), Dedicated subscriptions tab with article titles, Search and filter local articles, Organize subscriptions with groups, Two-pane view and multitasking on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickaxe Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickaxe-player/id6794137497)

This app lets you curate your podcast listening experience with customizable "Listening Blocks" that automatically order episodes based on your set rules. It prioritizes user control and privacy, with no accounts or cloud storage required. Enjoy private RSS feeds and essential playback features.

**Highlights:** Customizable Listening Blocks for episode ordering, Manual queue management, Support for private RSS feeds, Local-first data storage, no account needed, Background audio and lock-screen controls, Adjustable playback speed and skip intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fluent Reader Lite free?

Fluent Reader Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pickaxe Player free?

Pickaxe Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fluent Reader Lite or Pickaxe Player?

Pickaxe Player is rated higher. Fluent Reader Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pickaxe Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fluent Reader Lite or Pickaxe Player have ads?

Neither Fluent Reader Lite nor Pickaxe Player shows ads.

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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.*