# RSS Mobile vs Unread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSS Mobile at none against Unread's 4. RSS Mobile also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Unread's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (442 vs 54). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RSS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RSS Mobile against 4.6 for Unread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unread has 442 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of RSS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unread's.

RSS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Unread every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS Mobile | Unread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-mobile/id533007246/reviews) | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elias Panfilow](https://appshunter.io/developer/533007249) | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) |

## What reviewers say

### RSS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-mobile/id533007246)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349)

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Customizable color themes, Cross-device syncing, Automatic webpage text display, Offline access with caching, Integration with read-later services, Widgets for unread counts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unread Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Free first year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Discounted first year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure login integration
- 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability
- 💡 Automated full-text article retrieval

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
- 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
- 🔠 Lack of customization options (e.g., font, theme)

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional article duplication
- Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
- Text formatting problems in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more RSS providers (e.g., Miniflux, FreshRSS)
- Implement keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Improve information density on iPad layout
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSS Mobile free?

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

### Is Unread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RSS Mobile or Unread?

RSS Mobile and Unread are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54 and 442 ratings respectively.

### Do RSS Mobile or Unread have ads?

Neither RSS Mobile nor Unread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSS Mobile or Unread?

RSS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Unread every 8 days. Most recently, RSS Mobile was updated on September 22, 2026 and Unread on September 21, 2026.

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