Comparison

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) vs Reeder.

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

Head to head
About

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)

This app is a Usenet newsreader for iOS devices, optimized for offline use. It allows users to download and read articles, post new ones, and follow discussions easily. Binary group support and customizable filters are included.

Highlights
  • Optimized for offline usage
  • Supports binary groups
  • Article filters
  • Automatic hyperlink detection
  • Discussion tree view
  • Post new articles/follow-ups
Features
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NewsTap Lite is a Usenet Newsreader for the iPhone, iPad and the iPod Touch. "NewsTap Lite" is the free version of the "NewsTap" App. "NewsTap Lite" is a fully functional Usenet Newsreader, but it does not support all features of the "NewsTap" App. The Lite version only supports one server and can only subscribe to two group. Features of NewsTap Lite: - Optimized for offline usage. Download and send out articles in one go and then you can read and write articles completely offline. - Supports binary groups with photos and other files. - Supports filters to mark articles as read or mark them with a certain color. - Hyperlinks are automatically detected and can be opened in a web browser. - Optimized article layout for the small iPhone display. The original article layout is also available. - A „tree view“ of a whole discussion makes is super easy to follow even large discussions. - Highly customizable. - Post new articles or send follow-ups. - Build-in help. For more screenshots please look at the developers web site. Please check out the full version if you want to read more than 2 groups, need newsrc syncing and if you do not want to see iAds.

About

Reeder.

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

Highlights
  • Unified timeline for all content
  • Cross-device syncing via iCloud
  • Shareable feeds from tags
  • Customizable filters for timelines
  • Save and organize links
  • Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media
Features
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Reeder is your all-in-one inbox for reading, watching and listening to content from various sources. From Unread Counts to Timeline Syncing Say goodbye to unread counts! With Reeder, your timeline position is synced across all your devices, letting you pick up right where you left off. Shared Feeds Turn any tag into a public, auto-updating feed that can be viewed in any browser or added to any RSS reader that supports JSON feeds, making it simple to share your curated content. Unified Timeline Reeder supports more than just RSS feeds. It integrates videos, podcasts and social media posts into a single, streamlined view. While it’s not meant to replace full-featured clients, Reeder offers a centralized way to keep track of everything you follow, with the option to open content in other apps (if supported) when you want to dive deeper. Filters Create custom timelines with filters based on keywords, media types or feed types. Save and Organize Links Easily save links from Safari or any other app to Reeder using its share extension, keeping everything organized and easy to find. iCloud Sync Reeder only syncs what’s important — your subscriptions, timeline position and tagged items (including Links, Favorites, Bookmarks and Later) — across all your devices using iCloud, making syncing faster and more efficient, with changes pushed to your other devices within seconds. Content is fetched directly from the sources, ensuring you always have the latest updates. Terms of Use: https://reeder.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://reeder.app/privacy

Screenshots

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)4 screens
Reeder.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reeder. at 4.3 against NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)'s 2.9. Reeder. also leads on ratings volume (879 vs 9) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reeder. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 879 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Reeder.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) ships an update every 2 months, Reeder. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) versus Reeder.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)Reeder.
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings)4.3 (879 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews53.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9879 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussSilvio Rizzi

Customer experience

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Reeder.

All ratings879 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews708 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral15.5%
Negative31.2%

Bugs and requests

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Reeder.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
  • Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
  • Podcast and video playback issues
  • Crashes and stability problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add read/unread status indicators
  • Improve feed organization with folders
  • Provide more customization options for layout and typography
  • Integrate with third-party RSS services
  • Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions
Show 1 more
  • Add option to hide read/viewed content

In-app purchases

None

NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Reeder.

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) free?
NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reeder. free?
Reeder. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) or Reeder.?
Reeder. is rated higher. NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Reeder. averages 4.3 from 879 ratings.
Do NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) or Reeder. have ads?
Neither NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) nor Reeder. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) or Reeder.?
NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) ships an update every 2 months, and Reeder. every 3 weeks. Most recently, NewsTap Lite (Usenet Reader) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reeder. on October 20, 2026.

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