# Newsify vs Reeder.

The clearest difference is ads: Reeder. at none against Newsify's shown. Reeder. also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Newsify's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 53%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newsify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.4K ratings behind it against 863, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 53% of Reeder.'s.

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, Reeder. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Reeder. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews)** | [4.3 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 863 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) |

## 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


### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $10.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsify or Reeder.?

Newsify is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Reeder. averages 4.3 from 863 ratings.

### Do Newsify or Reeder. have ads?

Newsify shows ads; Reeder. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsify or Reeder.?

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and Reeder. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 22, 2026 and Reeder. on September 24, 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.*