RSS Mobile vs Central News
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
Central News
Access real-time trending news, major headlines, and in-depth articles from reputable global sources. Stay updated on stock market trends and weather forecasts with live data. Bookmark articles and utilize RSS feeds for a comprehensive news experience.
- Real-time trending news
- Major global headlines
- Stock market data
- Live weather forecasts
- Article bookmarking
- RSS feed integration
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Stay informed with Central News, your one-stop source for real-time trending news and major headlines from around the world. With news sources from reputable organizations such as CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and the Associated Press, you can trust that you're getting the most accurate and up-to-date information. Easily keep track of the articles and news stories that matter most to you with the Bookmark tab. Never miss a breaking news story again with our real-time updates. Explore and search daily news with our easy-to-use search feature. Whether you're looking for information on a specific topic or just want to stay informed on the latest happenings, Central News has you covered. Stay on top of the stock market with live data in our Stocks tab. Keep track of your portfolio and stay informed on the latest market trends. Stay prepared for the weather with live data in our Central Weather tab. Get real-time updates on current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts. And with our RSS feed feature, you'll never miss an important news story again. Keep up with your favorite news sources, blogs, and podcasts all in one place. All these features, including the Bookmark, Weather, RSS feed and Stocks, are available via the Pro Subscription. Download Central News today and stay informed on the go. Upgrade to pro subscription and get access to all of our features!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSS Mobile at none against Central News's 3. RSS Mobile also leads on ratings volume (58 vs 1). Central News's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Central News sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RSS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Central News holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RSS Mobile has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Mobile | Central News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (58 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elias Panfilow | Adam Nawfal Zekkani |
Customer experience
RSS Mobile
Central News
In-app purchases
RSS Mobile
No in-app purchases
Central News
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- 6 Month Subscription$9.996 Months
- Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
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