# xFeed RSS Reader vs Cupfeed

The clearest difference is rating: Cupfeed at 4.0 against xFeed RSS Reader's 3.5. Cupfeed also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). xFeed RSS Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupfeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. xFeed RSS Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cupfeed holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of xFeed RSS Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cupfeed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

xFeed RSS Reader ships an update every 6 months, Cupfeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xFeed RSS Reader | Cupfeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfeed-rss-reader/id313206921/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupfeed-news-and-rss-reader/id1608040212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nothing Everywhere](https://appshunter.io/developer/313206925) | [Cedric Schoenecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608040214) |

## What reviewers say

### xFeed RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfeed-rss-reader/id313206921)

Stay informed with a personalized news feed. Organize and customize your updates to quickly access the information you care about, from politics to technology. Access your news anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, Categorize and organize content, Quickly find latest updates, Customizable reading experience, Stay informed on the go

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight performance
- 💰 Free with no ads (in most versions)
- 🎯 No login or account required
- 📱 Works well on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔄 Feed update problems and duplicates
- 📖 Articles remain marked as unread after reading
- 🔗 Inconsistent 'open in Safari' functionality
- ⚠️ Mandatory category system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Crashes when adding new feeds
- Crashes during feed refresh/sync
- Articles not marked as read properly
- Duplicate articles appearing in feeds

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync across multiple devices
- Push notifications for feed updates
- Mark all as read functionality
- Automatic background feed updates
- OPML import/export support


### Cupfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupfeed-news-and-rss-reader/id1608040212)

Aggregate content from websites, YouTube channels, Reddit, and RSS feeds into one organized app. Enjoy AI summaries, an audio player, and customizable display options. Premium features include unlimited feeds and offline reading.

**Highlights:** Centralize multiple content sources, AI-powered article summaries, Listen to articles with audio player, Customizable display modes, Organize feeds into folders, Offline reading mode (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupfeed Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cupfeed Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xFeed RSS Reader free?

xFeed RSS Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cupfeed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xFeed RSS Reader or Cupfeed?

Cupfeed is rated higher. xFeed RSS Reader averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cupfeed averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do xFeed RSS Reader or Cupfeed have ads?

Neither xFeed RSS Reader nor Cupfeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xFeed RSS Reader or Cupfeed?

xFeed RSS Reader ships an update every 6 months, and Cupfeed weekly. Most recently, xFeed RSS Reader was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cupfeed on November 7, 2026.

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