Comparison

Reading3 for RSS vs Gazette

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

Head to head
About

Reading3 for RSS

This is a third-party client for miniflux, offering a streamlined experience for managing your RSS feeds. It provides a basic interface for accessing and reading content from your subscribed sources.

Highlights
  • Miniflux client
  • RSS feed management
  • Basic user experience
  • Third-party application
Features
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Reading is a third-party client designed to provide a basic experience with miniflux. Please note: this Application is not an official miniflux app.

About

Gazette

A private and distraction-free RSS reader for following blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms or tracking. It offers a clean interface, powerful search, and offline reading capabilities for intentional content consumption.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading experience
  • Privacy-first with no tracking
  • Organized following of blogs and podcasts
  • Powerful search across all feeds
  • Offline article saving
  • OPML import for existing subscriptions
Features
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Gazette RSS - Your minimal, private and distraction-free RSS reader. A calm RSS reader for people who want to follow blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms, ads, or tracking. If you prefer a quiet, focused way to stay informed, Gazette is a privacy-first RSS reader built for intentional reading. No recommendations, no noise, no data collection, just the content you choose, in a clean feed. Why people choose Gazette: * Read blogs and news without algorithmic feeds or distractions * Follow websites and podcasts in one organized place * Keep your reading private with no tracking or profiling * Search across your entire feed, including titles, authors, and links * Save articles for offline reading and revisit them anytime Gazette is designed for readers who are tired of cluttered news apps and social feeds. Many apps try to decide what you should read. Gazette gives that control back to you. - A clean, distraction-free RSS reader Gazette removes visual clutter so you can focus on reading. There are no trending sections, suggested content, or interruptions. Just a simple timeline of the sources you follow. - A privacy-first RSS reader for iPhone and iPad Your reading habits stay yours. Gazette does not track what you read or build profiles around your behavior. It’s a private RSS reader built for people who value control over their data. - Powerful search across your feeds Quickly find articles by searching titles, URLs, tags, authors, or sources. Whether you’re looking for something you saved or something you read weeks ago, it’s easy to find. - Offline reading and saving Save articles to read later, even without an internet connection. Perfect for commuting, travel, or focused reading time without interruptions. - Import and discover feeds Bring your existing subscriptions using OPML import, or explore curated sources to get started. Gazette makes it easy to build a reading experience that fits your interests. - Reading insights Understand your reading habits with simple statistics. See how often you read and what you spend time on, without tracking or sharing your data. Rediscover the joy of staying informed without the noise. Download Gazette and take control of your news.

Screenshots

Reading3 for RSS3 screens
Gazette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gazette at 5.0 against Reading3 for RSS's 4.4. Gazette also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Reading3 for RSS's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading3 for RSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Gazette sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gazette holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading3 for RSS has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading3 for RSS ships an update every 6 weeks, Gazette every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reading3 for RSS versus Gazette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading3 for RSSGazette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer恒敏 吴Galanga Studios

Customer experience

Reading3 for RSS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Gazette

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reading3 for RSS

One-time3
  • Buy me a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy me a Lunch$2.99
  • Buy me a Feast$5.99
4 purchases

Gazette

Subscriptions3
  • Gazette RSS Plus$3.997 Days
  • Gazette RSS Plus$8.991 Month
  • Gazette RSS Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gazette RSS Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Reading3 for RSS free?
Reading3 for RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gazette free?
Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reading3 for RSS or Gazette?
Gazette is rated higher. Reading3 for RSS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Gazette averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading3 for RSS or Gazette have ads?
Neither Reading3 for RSS nor Gazette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading3 for RSS or Gazette?
Reading3 for RSS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gazette every 3 months. Most recently, Reading3 for RSS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Gazette on October 30, 2026.

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