Comparison

RSS Mobile vs RandomFeed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

RandomFeed

Features
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RandomFeed takes a unique approach to tech news: instead of overwhelming you with endless feeds, it presents one carefully selected article at a time from your chosen tech topics. Key Features: • One at a Time: Focus on a single, randomly selected article without the endless scroll • Refresh When Ready: Get a new article with a simple tap when you're ready for more • Topic Selection: Choose your interests, but avoid the flood of content • Distraction-Free Reading: Clean interface focused on the current article • Smart History: Never see the same article twice • Offline Support: Cache articles for focused reading anywhere • Share Options: Share interesting finds directly to X (Twitter) Perfect for: • Busy professionals who want quality over quantity • Anyone feeling overwhelmed by traditional news feeds • Tech enthusiasts who prefer focused reading • Learners who want to digest content one piece at a time • Anyone looking to reduce digital content overload Download RandomFeed today and experience a more mindful way to consume tech news - one article at a time!

Screenshots

RSS Mobile3 screens
RandomFeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSS Mobile at every 3 months against RandomFeed's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, RandomFeed every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RSS Mobile versus RandomFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS MobileRandomFeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperElias PanfilowQinglan Song

In-app purchases

None

RSS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

RandomFeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Mobile free?
RSS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RandomFeed free?
RandomFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Mobile or RandomFeed have ads?
Neither RSS Mobile nor RandomFeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Mobile or RandomFeed?
RSS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and RandomFeed every 6 months. Most recently, RSS Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and RandomFeed on October 15, 2026.

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