# ReadKit vs Feedspot Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadKit at 56% against Feedspot Reader's 0%. ReadKit also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (124 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Feedspot Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadKit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadKit has 124 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Feedspot Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | Feedspot Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedspot-reader/id6476139777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [Feedspot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725965422) |

## 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


### Feedspot Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedspot-reader/id6476139777)

Stay updated with your favorite news websites and blogs in one place. This app continuously monitors and delivers fresh content from your chosen sources, ensuring you never miss an update. It provides a fast, easy, and convenient way to access all your preferred content.

**Highlights:** Aggregate favorite news sites, Monitor blogs and websites, Deliver fresh content, Fast and easy updates, Convenient content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Is Feedspot Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadKit or Feedspot Reader?

ReadKit is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Feedspot Reader averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or Feedspot Reader have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor Feedspot Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadKit or Feedspot Reader?

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Feedspot Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on October 16, 2026 and Feedspot Reader on October 2, 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.*