Comparison

FeedFlow vs Circles Reader

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

Head to head
About

FeedFlow

Stay informed with a minimalistic RSS reader that offers a clean, distraction-free experience. Sync your feeds across devices and customize your reading options for ultimate control over your content.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • FreshRSS integration
  • Flexible reading options
  • Privacy-focused browsing
  • OPML import/export
Features
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FeedFlow is a minimal RSS reader designed for one thing: keeping up with the open web without noise. Follow your favorite blogs and news sites in a clean, chronological timeline. No algorithms decide what you see — just your feeds, in the order they were published. Read Your Way - Open articles in your browser, or use Reader Mode for a clutter-free view. - Adjust text size and spacing for comfortable reading. - Cache full articles for offline reading — perfect for commutes, flights, or anywhere without a connection. Sync That Fits Your Setup - iCloud sync keeps your feeds, read status, and bookmarks in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — effortlessly. - Or choose another backend: Dropbox, Google Drive, or self-hosted services like FreshRSS, Miniflux, Feedbin, and BazQux. - Your reading progress follows you everywhere. Stay Organized - Import and export feeds with OPML. - Block keywords to silence noisy topics. - Categories, bookmarks, and search keep everything at your fingertips. Make It Yours - Dark and light themes. - Background refresh so your feeds are always fresh. - Supports RSS and Atom feed formats. Open source and available on all your devices. Translated into 25+ languages by a worldwide community. Take back control of your reading — try FeedFlow today.

About

Circles Reader

Features
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Stay updated with the latest news, blogs, and articles from your favorite sources with Circles Reader, the ultimate RSS reader designed for the modern user. Whether you're a news junkie, a blog enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to stay informed, Circles Reader is your go-to app for a seamless reading experience. Key Features: - Syncs all your feeds and articles via your favorite RSS aggregator service - Dark mode: reduce eye strain and enjoy reading in low-light environments

Screenshots

FeedFlow4 screens
Circles Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circles Reader at none against FeedFlow's 4. FeedFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FeedFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Circles Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FeedFlow ships an update every 10 days, Circles Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FeedFlow versus Circles Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeedFlowCircles Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarco GomieroCircles Incorporated

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FeedFlow

One-time4
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Kind Tip$3.99
  • Generous Tip$8.99
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  • Legendary Tip$22.99
None

Circles Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FeedFlow free?
FeedFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circles Reader free?
Circles Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FeedFlow or Circles Reader have ads?
Circles Reader shows ads; FeedFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, FeedFlow or Circles Reader?
FeedFlow ships an update every 10 days, and Circles Reader fortnightly. Most recently, FeedFlow was updated on September 28, 2026 and Circles Reader on September 20, 2026.

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