# macprime vs Flat RSS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: macprime at none against Flat RSS's 3. macprime also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). Flat RSS's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. macprime asks for nothing beyond the download.

macprime ships an update every 7 months, Flat RSS every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | macprime | Flat RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macprime/id398358853/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tragerverein Melamedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/398358856) | [Rene Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868527187) |

## What reviewers say

### macprime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macprime/id398358853)

Access all the latest content from macprime, including news, polls, reviews, tips, and articles, directly on your iPhone or iPad. Discover services like live updates, downloads, classifieds, and a dealer directory. Submit your own stories to the editorial team.

**Highlights:** News, polls, columns, reviews, Tips and tricks, Background articles, macprimeLIVE access, Downloads and classifieds, Contests and promotions, Dealer directory, Reporter for story submissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flat RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-rss/id6759013390)

Consolidate all your reading, watching, and listening into one calm, chronological feed. Save articles, videos, and podcasts from various sources, with offline access and cross-device sync. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed for RSS, podcasts, videos, social media, Save articles, videos, and links to Stash, Offline access for saved content, Cross-device iCloud sync, Ad-free and privacy-focused experience, Customizable feed filtering

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flat Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Flat Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is macprime free?

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

### Is Flat RSS free?

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

### Do macprime or Flat RSS have ads?

Neither macprime nor Flat RSS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, macprime or Flat RSS?

macprime ships an update every 7 months, and Flat RSS every 10 days. Most recently, macprime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flat RSS on October 24, 2026.

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