Comparison

Sylfeed vs Just Rss

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

Head to head
About

Sylfeed

A streamlined RSS reader designed for efficient article consumption with minimal finger movement. Offers features like iCloud and Feedly sync, image preloading, and advanced filtering by keyword or tag. Supports offline reading and integration with popular services like Pocket and Evernote.

Highlights
  • iCloud and Feedly sync
  • Image and webpage preloading
  • Article filtering by unread, starred, keyword
  • Tagging support
  • Offline reading and actions
  • Integration with Pocket, Evernote, Buffer
Features
Currently charting
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Sylfeed is a RSS Reader. This app is designed to be able to perform all operations with less finger movement. Therefore, you can read the article comfortably. also this app has unique features such as tagging or keyword search. §Features - Sync with iCloud (Stand-alone) - Sync with Feedly - Image preloading - Multi accounts support - Landscape mode support - Filtering articles unread, starred, and keyword - Tagging support - Offline support (reading, starring, tagging, more actions) - Read Later - Webpage Preloading - Multiple Post - Instant Post §Unread button - Unread button shows number of unread articles - Unread button has several roles by situation In list view - Tap to show the earliest unread article - Long press to mark all as read - Slide left to mark as read - Slide right to read now (or read later) - Slide up to undo In article view - Tap to next, Double tap to previous - Long press to scroll (and slide to accelerate) §External Services - Twitter - Buffer - HatenaBookmark - Evernote - Instapaper - Pocket

About

Just Rss

This app allows you to create a custom news feed by aggregating content from your preferred websites. It prioritizes user privacy and offers a simple, sign-up-free experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized news stream
  • Trusted source aggregation
  • No sign-up required
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Lightweight and simple
Features
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PERSONALIZED STREAM Just Rss is a lightweight RSS feed reader that helps you to build a personalized news stream from your trusted sources. SIMPLICITY No sign-up needed, you can start using it right after install. PRIVACY Privacy is our top priority. Never ask unnecessary permission and never access your information without your permission.

Screenshots

Sylfeed4 screens
Just Rss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Just Rss at Free against Sylfeed's $2.99. Just Rss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Sylfeed's advantage is chart position (#43 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Just Rss is free to download; Sylfeed costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Rss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sylfeed ships an update every 5 weeks, Just Rss every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sylfeed versus Just Rss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSylfeedJust Rss
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGACHANETHoward Su

Customer experience

Sylfeed

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.9%

Just Rss

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sylfeed

No in-app purchases

None

Just Rss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sylfeed free?
Sylfeed costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Rss free?
Just Rss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sylfeed or Just Rss?
Just Rss is rated higher. Sylfeed averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Just Rss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sylfeed or Just Rss have ads?
Neither Sylfeed nor Just Rss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sylfeed or Just Rss?
Sylfeed ships an update every 5 weeks, and Just Rss every 3 months. Most recently, Sylfeed was updated on November 1, 2026 and Just Rss on October 17, 2026.

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