# Newsify vs FeedStash

The clearest difference is rating: Newsify at 4.6 against FeedStash's 4.0. Newsify also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). FeedStash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FeedStash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Newsify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newsify has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Newsify's written reviews are positive against 100% of FeedStash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, FeedStash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | FeedStash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedstash-rss-and-read-later/id6813737525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [Liftbridge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786720175) |

## 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


### FeedStash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedstash-rss-and-read-later/id6813737525)

Manage your RSS feeds and saved articles from a self-hosted server. This open-source app syncs your content across devices, offering offline reading and customizable organization. No accounts, ads, or tracking are involved.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted server required, RSS/Atom feed management, Save links and notes, Offline reading, Customizable appearance, Search saved content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is FeedStash free?

FeedStash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Newsify is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while FeedStash averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Newsify or FeedStash have ads?

Newsify shows ads; FeedStash does not.

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

Newsify ships an update every 6 weeks, and FeedStash weekly. Most recently, Newsify was updated on October 26, 2026 and FeedStash on October 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.*