# Feedly vs NetNewsWire

Feedly and NetNewsWire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of NetNewsWire's written reviews are positive against 41% of Feedly's. NetNewsWire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Feedly's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 882) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feedly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NetNewsWire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Feedly against 4.7 for NetNewsWire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feedly has 26K ratings behind it against 882, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Feedly's written reviews are positive against 85% of NetNewsWire's.

Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, NetNewsWire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedly | NetNewsWire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedly-smart-news-reader/id396069556/reviews) | **[4.7 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netnewswire-rss-reader/id1480640210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 882 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | #145 |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feedly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396069559) | [Brent Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480640209) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedly-smart-news-reader/id396069556)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · News, #152 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Organize and follow your favorite online sources, from news and blogs to podcasts and YouTube channels. Track keywords and integrate with other tools for seamless sharing. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking to stay informed without information overload.

**Highlights:** Organize favorite sources, Follow news, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Track keywords and trends, Search within feeds, Integrate with sharing tools, Team intelligence gathering, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feedly Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Feedly Pro+ Monthly | $15.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and effective
- 🚀 Great news-reading experience
- 🚀 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Useful features like saving articles
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable feed updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Inability to log in or sign up
- Articles randomly marked as read
- Inconsistent behavior when swiping/scrolling
- Sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve offline reading capabilities
- Restore landscape mode support
- Provide better sorting/filtering of feeds
- Enhance notification system with push alerts


### NetNewsWire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netnewswire-rss-reader/id1480640210)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, offering a faster and more organized way to consume content. It provides control over your news feed, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or rely on social media algorithms. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and syncing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Direct feed downloading, iCloud and third-party syncing, Customizable article themes, Reader view, Starred articles, Smart feeds, Home screen widgets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedly free?

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

### Is NetNewsWire free?

NetNewsWire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feedly or NetNewsWire?

NetNewsWire is rated higher. Feedly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while NetNewsWire averages 4.7 from 882 ratings.

### Do Feedly or NetNewsWire have ads?

Neither Feedly nor NetNewsWire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feedly or NetNewsWire?

Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetNewsWire monthly. Most recently, Feedly was updated on September 24, 2026 and NetNewsWire on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Feedly or NetNewsWire?

Feedly currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and NetNewsWire at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*