# Feeddler RSS News Reader vs Unread

The clearest difference is rating: Unread at 4.6 against Feeddler RSS News Reader's 3.8. Unread also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (442 vs 48). Feeddler RSS News Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Feeddler RSS News Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unread holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unread has 442 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Feeddler RSS News Reader's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unread's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Feeddler RSS News Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, Unread every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feeddler RSS News Reader | Unread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feeddler-rss-news-reader/id364873582/reviews) | **[4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [C.B. Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/320928493) | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) |

## What reviewers say

### Feeddler RSS News Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feeddler-rss-news-reader/id364873582)

A fast and customizable RSS reader that syncs with popular services and offers offline reading. It presents news in an easy-to-read interface with extensive customization options for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Syncs with multiple RSS services, Offline reading of cached articles, Feed and folder management, Customizable UI with night mode, Article marking and sorting options, Swipe gestures for navigation, Save and share articles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Clean and simple interface
- 🔄 Reliable sync with Google Reader
- ⏱️ Fast and responsive
- 📚 Excellent for reading RSS feeds
- 🔖 Good organization and sorting options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Requires login to third-party service
- 💰 Paid version required for some features
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Limited feed discovery options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after OS updates
- Freezing and slow performance on older devices
- Inconsistent sync between devices and Google Reader

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark individual articles as read
- Option to automatically mark articles as read when scrolled past
- Integration with more sharing/bookmarking services
- Landscape mode support for article view
- Customizable font and theme options


### Unread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349)

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Customizable color themes, Cross-device syncing, Automatic webpage text display, Offline access with caching, Integration with read-later services, Widgets for unread counts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unread Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Free first year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Discounted first year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure login integration
- 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability
- 💡 Automated full-text article retrieval

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
- 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
- 🔠 Lack of customization options (e.g., font, theme)

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional article duplication
- Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
- Text formatting problems in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more RSS providers (e.g., Miniflux, FreshRSS)
- Implement keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Improve information density on iPad layout
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feeddler RSS News Reader free?

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

### Is Unread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Feeddler RSS News Reader or Unread?

Unread is rated higher. Feeddler RSS News Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Unread averages 4.6 from 442 ratings.

### Do Feeddler RSS News Reader or Unread have ads?

Neither Feeddler RSS News Reader nor Unread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feeddler RSS News Reader or Unread?

Feeddler RSS News Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and Unread every 8 days. Most recently, Feeddler RSS News Reader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Unread on October 1, 2026.

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