# Feedster vs PoweReader

The clearest difference is price: PoweReader at Free against Feedster's $1.99. PoweReader also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). Feedster's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PoweReader is free to download; Feedster costs $1.99 up front. Feedster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PoweReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PoweReader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Feedster's written reviews are positive against 62% of PoweReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Feedster ships an update every 2 weeks, PoweReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedster | PoweReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedster-rss-reader/id1668579869/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powereader-ai-rss-reader/id6479644903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolaj Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487634697) | [珂诚 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736403953) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedster

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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 |


### PoweReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powereader-ai-rss-reader/id6479644903)

This app uses AI to enhance your RSS reading experience, offering smart summaries, personalized news picks, and audio narration. It breaks down language barriers and allows for offline processing, making staying informed more efficient.

**Highlights:** AI daily news picks, Smart article summaries, AI audio narration, AI-powered translation, Offline processing mode, Built-in RSS service, Sync across Apple devices

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedster free?

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

### Is PoweReader free?

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

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

PoweReader is rated higher. Feedster averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PoweReader averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Feedster or PoweReader have ads?

Neither Feedster nor PoweReader shows ads.

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

Feedster ships an update every 2 weeks, and PoweReader monthly. Most recently, Feedster was updated on October 9, 2026 and PoweReader on September 29, 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.*