# Reading3 for RSS vs InRead

The clearest difference is rating: InRead at 5.0 against Reading3 for RSS's 4.4. InRead also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Reading3 for RSS's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading3 for RSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. InRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

InRead 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.

Reading3 for RSS ships an update every 6 weeks, InRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading3 for RSS | InRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading3-for-rss/id1611939852/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inread/id6470143769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [恒敏 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611938194) | [伟健 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711724227) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading3 for RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading3-for-rss/id1611939852)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Feast | $5.99 | one-time |


### InRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inread/id6470143769)

Transform the web into a focused reading environment. Subscribe to RSS feeds, save web pages, and enjoy articles in a clean, ad-free reader view. Your reading and bookmarks are private and stored on your device.

**Highlights:** RSS and Atom feed subscription, Web page bookmarking, Ad-free reader view, Offline reading capability, Customizable text size, Private by design, no tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading3 for RSS free?

Reading3 for RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is InRead free?

InRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reading3 for RSS or InRead?

InRead is rated higher. Reading3 for RSS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while InRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading3 for RSS or InRead have ads?

Neither Reading3 for RSS nor InRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading3 for RSS or InRead?

Reading3 for RSS ships an update every 6 weeks, and InRead monthly. Most recently, Reading3 for RSS was updated on November 3, 2026 and InRead on November 12, 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.*