# Newsify vs RSS

The clearest difference is price: Newsify at Free against RSS's $4.99. Newsify also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). RSS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Newsify is free to download; RSS costs $4.99 up front. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RSS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for RSS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of RSS's.

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, RSS weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 136 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Volker Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/907882770) |

## 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


### RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This news reader allows you to control your content with advanced filtering options. Blacklist, whitelist, or graylist terms to ensure you see what matters without wasting time. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or data sharing.

**Highlights:** Advanced filtering (blacklist, whitelist, graylist), Content control, Clutter-free reading, No ads, account, or data sharing, iCloud syncing, One-time in-app purchase for unlimited filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is RSS free?

RSS costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Newsify is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while RSS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Newsify or RSS have ads?

Newsify shows ads; RSS does not.

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

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and RSS weekly. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 28, 2026 and RSS on September 14, 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.*