# Web Subscriber vs ReadKit

The clearest difference is rating: ReadKit at 4.4 against Web Subscriber's 4.1. ReadKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (124 vs 7). Web Subscriber's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Web Subscriber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadKit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadKit has 124 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Web Subscriber's written reviews are positive against 56% of ReadKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Web Subscriber ships an update every 2 months, ReadKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Subscriber | ReadKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-subscriber/id511900080/reviews) | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zozi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/511900083) | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Subscriber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-subscriber/id511900080)

This app aggregates content from your favorite websites and blogs into a single, unified reading list. It offers smart streams to help you manage high-volume feeds, discover trending topics, browse visually, and view short posts.

**Highlights:** Unified reading list, Organize subscriptions by tags, Slow Feeds for low-volume content, Hot Links for trending topics, Image browsing mode, Micro-Blogposts view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web Subscriber - Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform support, Flexible syncing options, Advanced organization with smart folders, Offline article access, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent toolbars blocking distraction-free reading
- Background refresh not working reliably
- Wallabag sync errors and failures
- App crashes when integrating multiple services
- Reading articles not marking as read automatically

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Subscriber free?

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

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Web Subscriber or ReadKit?

ReadKit is rated higher. Web Subscriber averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ReadKit averages 4.4 from 124 ratings.

### Do Web Subscriber or ReadKit have ads?

Neither Web Subscriber nor ReadKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Subscriber or ReadKit?

Web Subscriber ships an update every 2 months, and ReadKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Web Subscriber was updated on October 6, 2026 and ReadKit on October 12, 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.*