Comparison

Gazette vs RSS Reader

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

Head to head
About

Gazette

A private and distraction-free RSS reader for following blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms or tracking. It offers a clean interface, powerful search, and offline reading capabilities for intentional content consumption.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading experience
  • Privacy-first with no tracking
  • Organized following of blogs and podcasts
  • Powerful search across all feeds
  • Offline article saving
  • OPML import for existing subscriptions
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Gazette RSS - Your minimal, private and distraction-free RSS reader. A calm RSS reader for people who want to follow blogs, websites, and podcasts without algorithms, ads, or tracking. If you prefer a quiet, focused way to stay informed, Gazette is a privacy-first RSS reader built for intentional reading. No recommendations, no noise, no data collection, just the content you choose, in a clean feed. Why people choose Gazette: * Read blogs and news without algorithmic feeds or distractions * Follow websites and podcasts in one organized place * Keep your reading private with no tracking or profiling * Search across your entire feed, including titles, authors, and links * Save articles for offline reading and revisit them anytime Gazette is designed for readers who are tired of cluttered news apps and social feeds. Many apps try to decide what you should read. Gazette gives that control back to you. - A clean, distraction-free RSS reader Gazette removes visual clutter so you can focus on reading. There are no trending sections, suggested content, or interruptions. Just a simple timeline of the sources you follow. - A privacy-first RSS reader for iPhone and iPad Your reading habits stay yours. Gazette does not track what you read or build profiles around your behavior. It’s a private RSS reader built for people who value control over their data. - Powerful search across your feeds Quickly find articles by searching titles, URLs, tags, authors, or sources. Whether you’re looking for something you saved or something you read weeks ago, it’s easy to find. - Offline reading and saving Save articles to read later, even without an internet connection. Perfect for commuting, travel, or focused reading time without interruptions. - Import and discover feeds Bring your existing subscriptions using OPML import, or explore curated sources to get started. Gazette makes it easy to build a reading experience that fits your interests. - Reading insights Understand your reading habits with simple statistics. See how often you read and what you spend time on, without tracking or sharing your data. Rediscover the joy of staying informed without the noise. Download Gazette and take control of your news.

About

RSS Reader

Stay updated with your favorite news and blogs directly from your home screen. This app allows you to add RSS feeds and view them through customizable widgets, with options to archive articles and use a dark mode.

Highlights
  • Home screen RSS widgets
  • Add and manage RSS feeds
  • Link previews
  • OPML/CSV import/export
  • Archive favorite articles
  • Dark mode
Features
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Read your RSS feeds directly on your home screen with widgets Features: - Add RSS Feeds in APP - Displays RSS feeds on your home screen - Link Preview rss feeds - Data Import & Export with OPML/CSV format - Archive your favourite articles - Dark mode - Easy to use ----- RSS Reader Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/rssreader/privacy.html

Screenshots

Gazette4 screens
RSS Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gazette at every 3 months against RSS Reader's every 34 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gazette sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gazette ships an update every 3 months, RSS Reader every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Gazette versus RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGazetteRSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGalanga Studios杏娣 吴

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gazette

Subscriptions3
  • Gazette RSS Plus$3.997 Days
  • Gazette RSS Plus$8.991 Month
  • Gazette RSS Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gazette RSS Plus Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions2
  • RSS Reader Pro$1.491 Month
  • RSS Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Gazette free?
Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gazette or RSS Reader have ads?
Neither Gazette nor RSS Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gazette or RSS Reader?
Gazette ships an update every 3 months, and RSS Reader every 34 months. Most recently, Gazette was updated on September 19, 2026 and RSS Reader on September 21, 2026.

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