# Newsify vs Headlines RSS

The clearest difference is price: Newsify at Free against Headlines RSS's $1.99. Newsify also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 1). Headlines RSS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Newsify is free to download; Headlines RSS costs $1.99 up front. Newsify sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Headlines RSS 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 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Headlines RSS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsify | Headlines RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsify-rss-reader/id510153374/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlines-rss/id904059445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 136 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/510153377) | [onFoot IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/456711108) |

## 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


### Headlines RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlines-rss/id904059445)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with your favorite news sources through this reader. It automatically categorizes feeds and offers a clean article view optimized for full content. Easily manage your subscriptions with import/export options.

**Highlights:** Automatic feed categorization, Optimized article view, Direct feed fetching, Color-coded feeds, OPML import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsify free?

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

### Is Headlines RSS free?

Headlines RSS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Newsify is rated higher. Newsify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Headlines RSS averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Newsify or Headlines RSS have ads?

Newsify shows ads; Headlines RSS does not.

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

Newsify ships an update every 2 months, and Headlines RSS every 2 months. Most recently, Newsify was updated on September 28, 2026 and Headlines RSS on September 29, 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.*