# Read vs RSS Reader for Safari

The clearest difference is price: Read at Free against RSS Reader for Safari's $4.99. RSS Reader for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Read is free to download; RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99 up front. Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RSS Reader for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read | RSS Reader for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 34 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [treeinspired GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/373040913) | [Pierre Stanislas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261009329) |

## What reviewers say

### Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-focused-reading/id1613193850)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Pro monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Read Pro yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### RSS Reader for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-for-safari/id6755734272)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Take control of your news consumption with this app that aggregates content from your favorite blogs and news sites. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface that prioritizes chronological content and respects your privacy. Seamlessly integrated with Safari, it offers powerful organization and smart article management.

**Highlights:** Native Safari extension, Clean reading interface, Smart article management, Automatic feed refresh, OPML import/export, Privacy-focused, Unlimited feed management

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read free?

Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RSS Reader for Safari free?

RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Read or RSS Reader for Safari have ads?

Neither Read nor RSS Reader for Safari shows ads.

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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.*