# Nextnews vs ReadKit

Nextnews and ReadKit both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Nextnews's written reviews are positive against 56% of ReadKit's. Nextnews also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextnews sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Nextnews against 4.3 for ReadKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 127 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Nextnews's written reviews are positive against 56% of ReadKit's.

Nextnews ships an update weekly, ReadKit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextnews | ReadKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextnews/id1573041539/reviews)** | [4.3 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Henrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573034602) | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextnews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextnews/id1573041539)

This app synchronizes with your Nextcloud News instance, allowing you to subscribe to RSS feeds, manage folders, and organize articles. Read content in a full-screen view and mark items as read or starred with simple swipes.

**Highlights:** Sync with Nextcloud News, Subscribe to RSS feeds, Manage folders (create, rename, delete), Mark articles read/starred, Full-screen reading view

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dessert | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |


### ReadKit

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

This app consolidates your news feeds and saved articles into a single, distraction-free reading experience. It offers robust organization, offline access, and advanced customization for a personalized way to consume content across devices.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform sync (iOS/macOS), Offline article access, Advanced organization with smart folders, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface, Powerful search and filtering

**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 Nextnews free?

Nextnews 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, Nextnews or ReadKit?

Nextnews is rated higher. Nextnews averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while ReadKit averages 4.3 from 127 ratings.

### Do Nextnews or ReadKit have ads?

Neither Nextnews nor ReadKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nextnews or ReadKit?

Nextnews ships an update weekly, and ReadKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nextnews was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReadKit on November 3, 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.*