Comparison

Cupfeed vs ReadKit

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

Head to head
About

Cupfeed

Aggregate content from websites, YouTube, Reddit, and RSS feeds into one organized app. Enjoy AI summaries, an audio player, and customizable display options. Premium features include unlimited feeds and offline reading.

Highlights
  • Centralized content aggregation
  • AI-powered article summaries
  • Advanced audio player
  • Customizable display modes
  • Offline reading (Premium)
  • Feed organization with folders
  • Import/export feeds via OPML
Features
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Cupfeed is your personal magazine! Centralize all your favorite information sources in a single app: websites, YouTube channels, Reddit, RSS feeds and much more. Available on Mac, iPhone and iPad Feed Management - Subscribe to your favorite RSS feeds (blogs, news, YouTube, Reddit) - Add feeds via URL or built-in search - Import/export your feeds in OPML format - Organize your feeds into folders - Delete, reorder or rename your feeds and folders Filtering and Search - Filter your articles by status (read/unread) - Create custom filters to include or exclude specific articles - Search across all your articles and lists Optimized Reading & AI - Generate a summary using AI (on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices) - Listen to your articles with the advanced audio player - Automatic image retrieval - Easily share your favorite articles Display Customization - Choose between 4 display modes: List, Wide List, Grid or Magazine - Adjust the number of text lines and visual size - Personalize your experience with Dark and Light themes - Configure display individually for each feed or folder Premium Features - Unlimited feeds - Favorites: save your best articles - Full article access: automatic download of complete content - Offline mode: read your articles without an internet connection Privacy Policy: https://cupfeed.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://cupfeed.app/terms-of-use

About

ReadKit

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

Highlights
  • All-in-one reading hub
  • Cross-platform support
  • Flexible syncing options
  • Advanced organization with smart folders
  • Offline article access
  • Enhanced reader mode
  • Customizable interface
Features
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Your All-in-One Reading Companion ReadKit is a powerful, all-in-one read-later and RSS client that brings together your favorite news, articles, and feeds. Supporting all major providers and featuring a built-in RSS engine, ReadKit lets you save and read articles later, providing a distraction-free reading experience anytime and anywhere. KEY FEATURES • All-in-One Reading Hub: Access all your accounts in one place with multi-account support. • Cross-Platform: Universal app with full feature parity on iOS and macOS. • Flexible Syncing: Sync with major RSS aggregators and read-later services, or use the built-in RSS engine. • Advanced Organization: Manage feeds, folders and tags, and create smart folders with automatic updates based on your criteria. • Smart Folder Actions: Apply actions to items in smart folders, such as marking them as read or starred, and use them for advanced content filtering. • Offline Access: Read articles offline with cached images. • Enhanced Reading Experience: Built-in reader mode extracts full article content, with options for automatic activation. • Wide Gesture Support: Intuitive gesture controls for effortless navigation, marking articles as read, or performing quick actions. • In-App Browser: View links and references without leaving the app. • App Badge Preferences: Customize the badge to display the count of unread items. • Mark as Read Options: Automatically mark articles as read while scrolling, use a pull-up gesture, or mark all with a single tap. • Contextual Marking: Quickly mark articles as read above or below directly from the context menu. • Customizable Interface: Choose themes, light or dark mode, and app icons to suit your style. • Powerful Search: Search articles by content, title, or source. • Filter Articles: Easily filter articles by read or starred status. • Background Syncing: Always stay updated with background sync. • Content Sharing: Use the share extension to save articles from Safari and other apps for later reading. • Email Articles: Send articles directly via email to share with others. • Share via Apps and Services: Share articles with apps, social media platforms, and other services through the share sheet. • YouTube Channel Support: Subscribe to YouTube channels and playlists through RSS feeds. • Full Keyboard Support: Optimized for hardware keyboards on macOS and iPad. • Feed Import/Export: Import or export subscriptions via OPML files. Enjoy ReadKit’s essential features completely free — no ads, no data mining. Unlock additional features with ReadKit Premium, available via a universal subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase for iOS, macOS, or both. A free trial is also available. PREMIUM FEATURES • Multi-Account Support: Manage multiple accounts simultaneously. • Unlimited Smart Folders: Create and customize more than one smart folder per account. • Enhanced Reader Mode: Extract full-text content from articles, even when missing from the feed source. • Article Summary: summarize articles using AI on supported devices (requires ReadKit Premium, Apple Intelligence and iOS 26). • Unlimited Feeds: Remove the 20-feed limit for the built-in RSS service. • Advanced Organization Tools: Organize feeds and articles into folders or tags. • Image Caching: Enjoy offline reading with cached images. • Themes & Custom Icons: Unlock exclusive themes and choose custom app icons. • Full OPML Support: Import and export feed subscriptions with ease. • Early Access: Enjoy upcoming premium features as they're released. • Support Development: Your subscription helps sustain ReadKit’s ongoing improvements. SUPPORTED SERVICES • News Reader Services: BazQux, Feedbin, Feedly, Fever, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, Tiny Tiny RSS and Built-in RSS • Read Later & Bookmarking Services: Instapaper, Wallabag and Pinboard Privacy Policy: https://readkit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://readkit.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Cupfeed4 screens
ReadKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReadKit at 4.4 against Cupfeed's 4.0. ReadKit also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 5). Cupfeed's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cupfeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadKit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadKit has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Cupfeed's written reviews are positive against 57% of ReadKit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cupfeed ships an update every 6 days, ReadKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cupfeed versus ReadKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCupfeedReadKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.4 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCedric SchoeneckerBalazs Varkonyi

Customer experience

Cupfeed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%

ReadKit

All ratings124 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral19.7%
Negative23.6%

Bugs and requests

Cupfeed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReadKit

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
Show 7 more
  • Embedded tweets not displaying in web view
  • Favicon and headline display issues in article list
  • Thumbnail images not showing in article list
  • Text overlap with underline formatting
  • Inconsistent behavior between iOS and iPadOS versions
  • Sync errors preventing account setup
  • Partial feature support without clear disclosure

Requested features

19 requests
  • iCloud sync support for feeds and data
  • Raindrop read-later service integration
  • Sepia background option for light mode
  • Widgets support
  • Automatic reader view option
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  • Push notifications for new articles
  • Import Smart Folders from previous versions
  • Sync Smart Folders across all devices
  • Additional read-later service integrations (GoodLinks, etc.)
  • Mark all as read button
  • Pinboard API key login support
  • Article position sync for read-later services
  • More article list view customization options
  • Highlight and annotate text functionality
  • Built-in annotation and newsletter management
  • Podcast playing capability
  • Automatic full article text loading
  • Quick article opening in Safari
  • Image zoom and preview functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cupfeed

Subscriptions2
  • Cupfeed Pro$1.991 Month
  • Cupfeed Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
5 purchases

ReadKit

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Lifetime macOS$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime iOS$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime Universal$29.99

Questions

Is Cupfeed free?
Cupfeed 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, Cupfeed or ReadKit?
ReadKit is rated higher. Cupfeed averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ReadKit averages 4.4 from 124 ratings.
Do Cupfeed or ReadKit have ads?
Neither Cupfeed nor ReadKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cupfeed or ReadKit?
Cupfeed ships an update every 6 days, and ReadKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cupfeed was updated on September 11, 2026 and ReadKit on September 24, 2026.

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