# Newsify vs feeder.co

Newsify and feeder.co both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 42% of feeder.co's. Newsify also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 1K). feeder.co's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 feeder.co sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7 for feeder.co. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 42% of feeder.co's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | feeder.co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feederco-rss-feed-reader/id668210239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 136 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Really Simple AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322486849) |

## 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


### feeder.co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feederco-rss-feed-reader/id668210239)

This app aggregates content from any online source into a single, customizable feed. It offers notifications for new content, filtering options to find specific topics, and tools to organize and share articles. Users can personalize their reading experience with different themes and modes.

**Highlights:** Customizable news feeds, Push notifications for new content, Keyword filtering and exclusion, Organize, label, and share posts, Light and dark themes, Compact and simple reading modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feeder Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Feeder Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Feeder Professional (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Feeder Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Feeder Plus (yearly) | $95.90 | per year |
| Feeder Professional (Yearly) | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful for freelance translators
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Syncs well across platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to sign up/login
- 🤔 Missing key features
- 🤔 Cluttered UI

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds stop syncing
- App crashes when reaching low unread count
- Issues with adding/deleting feeds
- Login/sign-up problems
- UI bugs and glitches

**Requested features**

- Add read-aloud function
- Improve article reading experience
- Allow sign-in/import from Feedly
- Add more customization options
- Improve feed management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is feeder.co free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsify or feeder.co?

feeder.co is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while feeder.co averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Newsify or feeder.co have ads?

Newsify shows ads; feeder.co does not.

### Which is updated more often, Newsify or feeder.co?

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and feeder.co every 2 months. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 22, 2026 and feeder.co on September 22, 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.*