# Ziner vs Heartfeed RSS Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Heartfeed RSS Reader at 4.8 against Ziner's 3.7. Heartfeed RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (89% vs 66%). Ziner's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ziner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heartfeed RSS Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heartfeed RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Ziner's written reviews are positive against 89% of Heartfeed RSS Reader's.

Ziner ships an update every 11 days, Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ziner | Heartfeed RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziner-rss-reader-that-believes-in-simplicity/id565892456/reviews) | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [建寅 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/511227577) | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) |

## What reviewers say

### Ziner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziner-rss-reader-that-believes-in-simplicity/id565892456)

Stay updated with your favorite content through a streamlined RSS reader. Enjoy offline access, smart image preloading, and customizable themes. Share articles easily with various third-party services.

**Highlights:** List and Magazine view, Offline feed access, Smart image preloading, Search starred articles, Customizable themes, Auto readability view, Third-party sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ziner Pro Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 👍 Clean, minimalist interface design
- 📖 Excellent Readability integration for full article text
- 🎨 Beautiful visual presentation with magazine-style layout
- ⚙️ Intuitive gesture-based navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- ⚠️ No updates for years (abandoned development)
- 🔐 HTTPS/SSL login authentication errors
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
- 🔄 Auto-refresh interrupts article reading

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup with iOS 8+
- Cannot login to Feedly via Google authentication
- HTTPS error message preventing login
- App crashes when selecting Feedly as source
- Crashes when sharing to Twitter or Facebook

**Requested features**

- Customizable sync interval settings
- Support for additional services (Inoreader, Feedbin, Old Reader)
- Background refresh for offline reading
- Adjustable font sizes in article view
- iOS share sheet integration


### Heartfeed RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321)

This app offers an efficient, no-nonsense way to read news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds without requiring account setup or server reliance. It features a compact grid view, background feed refreshing, and seamless syncing across iOS devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Compact grid view for feeds, Internal browser with content blocker support, Automatic iCloud sync for feeds and read status, Quick pick list for selecting news items, Background feed refresh and caching, Bookmark management with iCloud sync, Night mode theme

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipping the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited feeds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tipping the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Even more tip to the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum tip to the developer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Perfect Pulse replacement with grid/tile layout
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and streamlined interface
- ⚡ Fast and efficient news consumption
- 🔄 Reliable syncing across devices
- 📱 Clean, uncluttered design without bloat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and usage
- 💰 Paywall for unlimited feeds ($2.99)
- 🔍 No search functionality across feeds
- 📸 Limited thumbnail/image display options
- 🌍 No multi-language or RTL script support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Crashes after adding feeds
- Multiple crashes during normal usage
- App fails to start after recent updates
- iCloud syncing issues (requires troubleshooting)

**Requested features**

- Search functionality with highlighting across feeds
- Individual mark-as-read buttons per feed
- Thumbnail images in grid view
- Apple Watch app support
- Offline reading capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ziner free?

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

### Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ziner or Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is rated higher. Ziner averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Heartfeed RSS Reader averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do Ziner or Heartfeed RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Ziner nor Heartfeed RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ziner or Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Ziner ships an update every 11 days, and Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Ziner was updated on October 10, 2026 and Heartfeed RSS Reader on October 12, 2026.

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