RSS Mobile vs PaperFIRST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RSS Mobile
This app allows you to read news from various channels directly on your device without relying on external web services. It downloads and stores feed updates locally for offline reading and supports easy migration with OPML file import/export.
- RSS, Atom, and JSON feed support
- Offline feed storage
- OPML import/export for migration
- Simplified linked webpage view
- Feed grouping
- Post flagging and hiding
- Safari browser subscription
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RSS Mobile is a standalone app for reading news channels that does not depend on any third-party web services. It downloads feed updates and stores them on your device for further reading. OPML-file import/export are supported, so you may perform migration easily. RSS Mobile is free and does not contain ads. Features: - RSS, Atom and JSON feeds support - Import / Export of OPML-files - Stores loaded posts locally - Simplified view of linked webpage in Reader - Grouping of feeds - Flagging and hiding of posts - Subscription from Safari browser - Dynamic Type - Pointer and Keyboard support for iPad - VoiceOver Any questions? Feel free to contact us: rssmobileapp@gmail.com
PaperFIRST
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PaperFIRST APP opens you the door to the world of pulp & paper informations. With a unique mix of producers’ and suppliers’ informations, we track the latest news and the greatest pulp, paper, board or tissue achievements. Make your choice to receive all the informations or your pre-selected geographical info by push notification. PaperFIRST APP is an excellent marketing tool for companies wishing to get global exposure to a highly targeted audience within the pulp and paper industry worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RSS Mobile at none against PaperFIRST's shown. RSS Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RSS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, PaperFIRST every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Mobile | PaperFIRST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Elias Panfilow | EDITIONS NICOLAS PELLETIER |
In-app purchases
RSS Mobile
No in-app purchases
PaperFIRST
No in-app purchases
