# Newsify vs Unread

The clearest difference is ads: Unread at none against Newsify's shown. Unread also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Newsify's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 442). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Newsify against 4.6 for Unread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.4K ratings behind it against 442, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unread's.

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, Unread every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Unread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews) | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374)

Consolidate all your favorite websites, blogs, and RSS feeds into a single, visually appealing reader. Enjoy offline access, customizable layouts, and seamless sharing options. Upgrade for advanced features like AI summaries and ad-free reading.

**Highlights:** All news, blogs, and RSS feeds in one app, Sync with Feedly, Newsify, or iCloud, Multiple article list layouts, Background syncing with notifications, Offline reading with image caching, Unread articles widget, Night mode and customizable themes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newsify Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Newsify Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (3 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Newsify Premium (1 year) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📰 Excellent news aggregation
- 🌙 Great dark mode
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of privacy options
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and feed performance

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Broken full-text article rendering
- Unreliable push notifications
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved article organization and filtering
- Enhanced offline reading capabilities
- Integration with third-party services (e.g., Pocket, Instapaper)
- Customizable app icons and themes
- Ability to import/export OPML files


### 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 Newsify free?

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

### Is Unread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsify or Unread?

Newsify and Unread are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.4K and 442 ratings respectively.

### Do Newsify or Unread have ads?

Newsify shows ads; Unread does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsify or Unread?

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and Unread every 8 days. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 22, 2026 and Unread on September 21, 2026.

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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.*