R2SReader vs Newspaper+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Newspaper+
A privacy-focused RSS reader for Apple devices. Stay updated with your favorite news sources through a minimalist interface, with features like offline reading, article filtering, and automatic data purging.
- Privacy-focused RSS reader
- Minimalist article viewer
- Offline reading
- Article filtering
- Article summarization
- Feed management
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Newspaper+ is a privacy-focused RSS reader for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It offers a minimalist article viewer, letting you stay updated with your favorite news sources while keeping your data private. Features: - Full text article caching - Offline reader, safari viewing mode - Article filtering by words, or regex - Article description summarization - Current weather conditions - Feed management & organization - Automatic purging of old articles - Multiple icons - Dark Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: R2SReader at 100% against Newspaper+'s 0%. R2SReader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | R2SReader | Newspaper+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Howard Su | Liavante, LLC |
Customer experience
R2SReader
Newspaper+
In-app purchases
R2SReader
No in-app purchases
Newspaper+
No in-app purchases
