Comparison

WidgetZenn vs Smart Translate RSS Reader

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

Head to head
About

WidgetZenn

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【Zennで話題の技術トレンドを、もう見逃さない】 「WidgetZenn」は、エンジニアやデザイナーのための知識共有プラットフォーム「Zenn」の最新トレンドを、ホーム画面のウィジェットで手軽にチェックできるアプリです。 毎日の情報収集をもっとスマートに、もっと効率的に。 アプリを起動する手間なく、いつでも最新の技術動向をあなたのホーム画面にお届けします。 ◆ 主な機能 ・ホーム画面ウィジェット:アプリを開かずにZennのトレンドを一覧表示 ・シンプルなUI:記事を読むことに集中できる、無駄のないデザイン ・簡単アクセス:ウィジェットをタップするだけで、すぐにZennの元記事を閲覧可能 ◆ こんな方におすすめ ・最新の技術動向に常にキャッチアップしていたいエンジニアの方 ・スキマ時間を使って効率的に情報収集をしたい方 ・毎日Zennをチェックするのが日課の方 開発者自身の「欲しかった」を形にしました。 あなたの毎日の情報収集が、このアプリで少しでも快適になれば幸いです。

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Smart Translate RSS Reader

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【Tired of hitting the language barrier when exploring global news?】 The world is full of cutting-edge tech blogs, business insights, and voices from creators worldwide. But missing out on these valuable sources just because of language differences is such a waste. Smart Translation Reader is an innovative RSS reader built to break down those walls. Simply add any international website or blog, and AI will instantly translate articles into your native language. No more jumping back and forth between translation tools and your reader—enjoy global content as easily as if you were browsing a local news site. 【Key Features】 ◆ Powerful AI Translation Automatically translates article titles and summaries. When viewing the full article in WebView, you can switch between the original and translated text with a single tap—removing language barriers like magic. ◆ Cloud AI Translation (Premium AI) NEW Cloud AI translates article titles and summaries more naturally and accurately, making global articles even easier to read. Up to 3,000 articles per month. When you reach the limit or are offline, translation automatically switches to on-device translation. Requires signing in with Sign in with Apple. ◆ Smooth RSS Reader Experience Folder Management: Organize feeds by topic with ease. One-Tap Refresh: Update all feeds instantly or automatically at app launch. Unread Counter: See unread counts per folder at a glance—never miss important updates. Customization: Choose article order (newest/oldest) and set swipe actions (mark as read/favorite). ◆ Easy Feedly Import Already using Feedly? Export your OPML file and import all your subscriptions effortlessly. ◆ Background Auto-Refresh (Premium) Stay updated even when the app is closed—new articles are automatically fetched in the background. 【Perfect For】 Engineers and researchers tracking the latest global tech trends Business professionals seeking real-time insights into global markets and marketing strategies Fans who don’t want to miss updates from overseas artists or blogs Language learners looking to immerse themselves in authentic, real-world content 【Subscription Plans】 Smart Translation Reader is free to use with core features. Choose from two plans, Premium and Premium AI, to unlock the full power of global information access. ◆ Premium Benefits Unlimited Translation: Remove the free plan’s daily limit (10 translations per day). Background Auto-Refresh: Always stay synced with the latest news effortlessly. Offline Reading: Save articles and read them anytime, even when you're offline. ◆ Premium AI Benefits Everything in Premium Cloud AI Translation: More natural and accurate translation by cloud AI (up to 3,000 articles per month) ◆ Plans Premium: Monthly Plan / Yearly Plan Premium AI: Monthly Plan / Yearly Plan (Yearly plans are a better value compared to monthly plans) Payments are charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rainbow-of-apps.web.app/app/ai_privacy_policy

Screenshots

WidgetZenn3 screens
Smart Translate RSS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WidgetZenn at none against Smart Translate RSS Reader's 2. WidgetZenn also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). Smart Translate RSS Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). On price and device support 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. Smart Translate RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WidgetZenn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgetZenn ships an update every 14 months, Smart Translate RSS Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
WidgetZenn versus Smart Translate RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetZennSmart Translate RSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRyo TsudukihashiNoriaki Togashi

In-app purchases

None

WidgetZenn

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Translate RSS Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WidgetZenn free?
WidgetZenn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Translate RSS Reader free?
Smart Translate RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WidgetZenn or Smart Translate RSS Reader have ads?
WidgetZenn shows ads; Smart Translate RSS Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, WidgetZenn or Smart Translate RSS Reader?
WidgetZenn ships an update every 14 months, and Smart Translate RSS Reader every 4 days. Most recently, WidgetZenn was updated on October 13, 2026 and Smart Translate RSS Reader on October 12, 2026.

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