# ReadKit vs RSS

The clearest difference is price: ReadKit at Free against RSS's $4.99. ReadKit also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). RSS's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ReadKit is free to download; RSS costs $4.99 up front. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RSS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for RSS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadKit has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of RSS's.

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, RSS weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [Volker Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/907882770) |

## 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


### RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This news reader allows you to control your content with advanced filtering options. Blacklist, whitelist, or graylist terms to ensure you see what matters without wasting time. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or data sharing.

**Highlights:** Advanced filtering (blacklist, whitelist, graylist), Content control, Clutter-free reading, No ads, account, or data sharing, iCloud syncing, One-time in-app purchase for unlimited filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Is RSS free?

RSS costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ReadKit or RSS?

RSS is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while RSS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or RSS have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor RSS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadKit or RSS?

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and RSS weekly. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on October 19, 2026 and RSS on October 18, 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.*