Comparison

Reader mini vs Newsbin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reader mini

Features
Currently charting
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Reader mini is a simple, lightweight RSS reader focused on what’s new. It shows only the latest 24 hours of news, so you stay current without digging through old posts. Add your favorite sites, organize them your way, and read without distractions. No unread badges. No notifications. You read when you open the app. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a clean reading experience with a one-time purchase across your Apple devices.

About

Newsbin

A fast, private RSS reader for Apple devices that prioritizes content over algorithms and ads. Organize, sync, and read your favorite blogs, news sites, and newsletters across all your Apple devices with a clean, native interface.

Highlights
  • Native experience on all Apple devices
  • Ad-free and private reading
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Widgets and Spotlight search integration
  • Smart organization with tags and blocklists
  • Offline reading
  • OPML import/export
Features
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Your news. Your way. On every Apple device. Newsbin is a fast, private RSS reader built for people tired of AI-generated junk, paywalls, intrusive ads, and "subscribe to my newsletter!" pop-ups. Follow your favorite blogs, news sites, newsletters, and YouTube channels in a clean, modern interface that puts content first — no ads, no tracking, and no algorithm deciding what you see. Genuinely native on every Apple device — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro — Newsbin keeps your feeds organized, synced, and ready wherever you read. Home Screen and desktop widgets, system-wide Spotlight search, and seamless iCloud sync keep your news close at hand and instantly accessible across all your devices. Free to try. Pay once for life, or subscribe — your choice, and never any lock-in. HIGHLIGHTS Feels native everywhere — Built with Swift 6 and SwiftUI, Newsbin looks and performs beautifully across every Apple platform. Apple Watch & Vision Pro — A real, native reading experience on the devices most RSS apps ignore. Widgets and Spotlight search — Check headlines at a glance and find any article with system-wide search. Ultra-fast iCloud sync — Stay perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Smart organization — Use tags, blocklists, and smart groups to curate exactly what you want to see. Custom views — Browse feeds in list, grid, or large-preview layouts. Unread indicators — Track what's new with simple dots and badges. Offline reading — Read saved articles anywhere, anytime. Thoughtful notifications — Get alerts only when new unread stories arrive. Automatic background refresh — Feeds stay current quietly in the background. Full-article reading — Enjoy complete, distraction-free stories without leaving the app. OPML import & export — Bring in your existing subscriptions in seconds, and take them with you anytime. No lock-in. Private by design — Feeds and reading habits are never tracked or shared. From casual readers to RSS power users, Newsbin is a clean, private, and lightning-fast way to stay informed — beautifully integrated across every Apple device. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "If Apple Mail and Apple Notes had a baby, Newsbin would be it and I lo…ve it!" — A. S. "I really like the app UI. I have been an RSS reader since the times of Google Reader and have used so many apps for RSS reading. This one has really caught my eye." — Guillermo F, Tecnocracia (www.tecnocracia.com.co) PRICING Newsbin is free to try. Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or an optional monthly subscription — whichever you prefer. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://xetabit.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reader mini4 screens
Newsbin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Newsbin at Free against Reader mini's $4.99. Newsbin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Reader mini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Newsbin is free to download; Reader mini costs $4.99 up front. Newsbin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reader mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reader mini ships an update every 6 months, Newsbin weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Reader mini versus Newsbin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReader miniNewsbin
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB150 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKai LuoXetabit, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Reader mini

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Newsbin

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Reader mini free?
Reader mini costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Newsbin free?
Newsbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reader mini or Newsbin have ads?
Neither Reader mini nor Newsbin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reader mini or Newsbin?
Reader mini ships an update every 6 months, and Newsbin weekly. Most recently, Reader mini was updated on October 30, 2026 and Newsbin on October 30, 2026.

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