Comparison

Feedero vs Surfboard

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

Head to head
About

Feedero

This news reader aggregates articles from your chosen blogs and news sites, helping you stay updated with the latest stories. It offers a fast, stable, and accessible experience across Apple devices. You can even add widgets to your Home Screen for at-a-glance updates.

Highlights
  • Aggregates articles from favorite blogs and news sites
  • Tracks read articles
  • Fast, stable, and accessible performance
  • Home Screen widgets for at-a-glance updates
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Features
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Feedero is an RSS news reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It shows you articles from your favorite blogs and news sites and keeps track of what you've read. It's fast, stable, and accessible. You can also add widgets to your Home Screen to stay updated with the latest stories at a glance. • Feedero requires a paid subscription to unlock all features. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your App Store account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://jixway.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://jixway.app/privacy

About

Surfboard

This app acts as a personalized news aggregator, allowing users to easily organize and curate content from various online sources into a single, streamlined feed. It offers a customizable reading experience with features like dark/light mode adaptation and respects system text size settings for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Effortless URL management
  • Customizable content curation by topics
  • Streamlined single feed
  • SwiftUI interface
  • SwiftData for reliable data handling
  • System setting adaptation (dark/light mode)
  • Accessibility-focused design
Currently charting
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Surfboard - RSS Reader is not just an app; it's your personalized news concierge. Designed for the savvy, on-the-go individual, Surfboard transforms how you interact with the online world of news, blogs, and stories. Effortless Organization: Easily add and manage URLs with our Feeds feature. No more jumping between sites - get all your favorite content in one streamlined feed. Customized Content Curation: Our Topics feature allows you to categorize your feeds, ensuring you only see what interests you. Tailor your news experience to your personal tastes and preferences. State-of-the-Art Technology: Enjoy a smooth, responsive interface crafted with SwiftUI. Experience quick, reliable data handling thanks to SwiftData - all leading to a more enjoyable reading experience. A Reading Experience Tailored to You: Surfboard automatically adapts to your preferred system settings. Whether you're a fan of dark mode or prefer light mode, the app adjusts to your choice, ensuring a comfortable reading environment. Accessibility-First Design: We recognize the importance of accessibility. That's why Surfboard respects your device's text size settings, making it easier for everyone, including users with visual impairments, to read and enjoy content. Why Choose Surfboard? In a world overloaded with information, Surfboard is your personal filter, bringing you directly to what matters most. It's not just about staying updated; it's about staying informed in the most convenient, personalized way possible. With Surfboard, you control the waves of information. Dive into a world where content meets convenience. Welcome to Surfboard - RSS Reader. Your news, refined and defined by you.

Screenshots

Feedero4 screens
Surfboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Feedero at Free against Surfboard's $4.99. Surfboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Feedero is free to download; Surfboard costs $4.99 up front. Feedero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Surfboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Feedero against 5.0 for Surfboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feedero ships an update every 6 weeks, Surfboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Feedero versus Surfboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeederoSurfboard
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#120 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer伟琛 蒋Ian Leon

Customer experience

Feedero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Surfboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Feedero

Subscriptions2
  • Feedero Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Feedero Pro - Annual$9.991 Year
None

Surfboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Feedero free?
Feedero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surfboard free?
Surfboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Feedero or Surfboard?
Feedero and Surfboard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Feedero or Surfboard have ads?
Neither Feedero nor Surfboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feedero or Surfboard?
Feedero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Surfboard fortnightly. Most recently, Feedero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Surfboard on September 24, 2026.

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