# Feedster vs FeedLyst

The clearest difference is price: FeedLyst at Free against Feedster's $1.99. FeedLyst also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Feedster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

FeedLyst is free to download; Feedster costs $1.99 up front. Feedster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FeedLyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Feedster ships an update every 2 weeks, FeedLyst every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedster | FeedLyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedster-rss-reader/id1668579869/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nikolaj Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487634697) | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedster-rss-reader/id1668579869)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This app provides a streamlined way to follow your favorite websites, blogs, and news sources in one place. It offers customizable feeds, a distraction-free reader mode, and cloud synchronization across devices. Enjoy a personalized content experience with privacy as a priority.

**Highlights:** Customizable RSS feeds, Cloud synchronization across devices, Distraction-free reader view, Save articles for later, Search for feeds and articles, Home screen widget for latest articles, Dark mode support, Privacy-focused with iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### FeedLyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203)

Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Video podcasts, Custom RSS feed support, Offline article saving, Podcast listening, Adjustable font size, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedster free?

Feedster costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is FeedLyst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Feedster or FeedLyst?

FeedLyst is rated higher. Feedster averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FeedLyst averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Feedster or FeedLyst have ads?

FeedLyst shows ads; Feedster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Feedster or FeedLyst?

Feedster ships an update every 2 weeks, and FeedLyst every 10 days. Most recently, Feedster was updated on October 9, 2026 and FeedLyst on October 12, 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.*