Comparison

Sylfeed vs Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

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

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

A fast and customizable RSS reader for iPhone and iPad. It syncs with popular RSS services, caches articles for offline reading, and offers extensive UI customization. The Pro version includes landscape mode and keyword search.

Highlights
  • Syncs with multiple RSS services (Feedly, InoReader, etc.)
  • Caches articles and images for offline reading
  • Extensive UI customization options
  • Supports multiple accounts
  • Keyword search for feeds (Pro version)
  • Landscape mode support (Pro version)
Features
Currently charting
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Feeddler was first released in 2010, a few days before the first-generation iPad release. Feeddler has been one of the most popular RSS readers for iPhone and iPad and has been picked as a top news app by numerous media over the years. * "New and Noteworthy" and "What's Hot" - featured by Apple * "Cleanest and most user-friendly interface" - iPhone Life Magazine * "Essential iPad Apps" - Gizmodo * "10 Must Have iPad Apps" - Cool Tricks N Tips * ... and many more Feeddler is a fast and highly customizable RSS Reader client that stays perfect sync with RSS services and presents RSS stories in an easy-to-read interface. Feeddler is a universal app that supports iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads. Features: * Syncs with Bazqux Reader (optional account, 30-day free trial). * Syncs with FeedHQ (optional account, , 30-day free trial). * Syncs with Feedly (optional account, free). * Syncs with InoReader (optional account, free). * Syncs with The Old Reader (optional account, free). * Supports multiple accounts. * Supports feed management - add/delete/rename/sort subscriptions and folders. * Caches RSS articles and images for offline reading * Able to set up each subscription to open articles directly in RSS, full text mode, or web (online only). * Able to mark all items as read for any RSS subscription or mark only loaded items as read. * Able to mark items as read based on date or automatically mark items as read while user scrolling headlines. * Able to show only feeds/folders with unread items. * Swipe RSS articles for navigation, and pinch articles to change font size. * Save/Share articles by tapping-and-holding any articles shown on the preview list. * E-mail sharing with optional default recipients. * Copy-and-paste titles, links, or full articles. * Lots of UI customization options including summary preview and the comfortable night mode. More features in the Pro version: + Supports landscape mode on iPhone. + Supports keyword search to find and add feeds. + Sync all subscriptions, or sync subscriptions in a folder for offline reading. + Sync options: sync all feeds or unread items only, sync from last sync, days or weeks. For faster syncing, use "Unread only" + "FromLastSync." + No ads If you like Feeddler, please consider writing positive reviews on the App Store. We keep adding features, fixing bugs, and improving app performance. Please send us feedback at feeddler@gmail.com. Thanks for your support.

Screenshots

Sylfeed4 screens
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sylfeed at 4.7 against Feeddler RSS Reader Pro's 4.1. Sylfeed also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Feeddler RSS Reader Pro's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Sylfeed costs $2.99 and Feeddler RSS Reader Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sylfeed holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feeddler RSS Reader Pro has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Sylfeed's written reviews are positive against 65% of Feeddler RSS Reader Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sylfeed ships an update every 5 weeks, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sylfeed versus Feeddler RSS Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSylfeedFeeddler RSS Reader Pro
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#44#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGACHANETC.B. Liu

Customer experience

Sylfeed

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

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

All ratings106 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.2%

Bugs and requests

Sylfeed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes when opening articles
  • Inability to log in or sync with RSS services
  • Inconsistent behavior when marking items as read
  • Issues with the in-app browser and article rendering

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search feature
  • Improve offline reading capabilities
  • Enhance integration with third-party apps
  • Implement better font and theme customization
  • Add translation or language support

In-app purchases

None

Sylfeed

No in-app purchases

None

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sylfeed free?
Sylfeed costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Feeddler RSS Reader Pro free?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sylfeed or Feeddler RSS Reader Pro?
Sylfeed is rated higher. Sylfeed averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Feeddler RSS Reader Pro averages 4.1 from 106 ratings.
Do Sylfeed or Feeddler RSS Reader Pro have ads?
Neither Sylfeed nor Feeddler RSS Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sylfeed or Feeddler RSS Reader Pro?
Sylfeed ships an update every 5 weeks, and Feeddler RSS Reader Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sylfeed was updated on November 1, 2026 and Feeddler RSS Reader Pro on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sylfeed or Feeddler RSS Reader Pro?
Sylfeed currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Feeddler RSS Reader Pro at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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