# ReadKit vs Reeder.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reeder. at 863 against ReadKit's 124. ReadKit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ReadKit against 4.3 for Reeder.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 863 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 53% of Reeder.'s.

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Reeder. every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | Reeder. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** | [4.3 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **863** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $10.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadKit or Reeder.?

ReadKit is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Reeder. averages 4.3 from 863 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or Reeder. have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor Reeder. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadKit or Reeder.?

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reeder. every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reeder. on September 24, 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.*