Comparison

Gazette vs RssNotify

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

RssNotify

This app provides instant notifications for critical updates from multiple RSS feeds. It centralizes important technical infrastructure health information, eliminating the need for constant manual checks. Configure preferences easily and share alerts across up to five devices.

Highlights
  • Instant critical update notifications
  • Monitor multiple RSS feeds
  • Centralized technical infrastructure health
  • Intuitive configuration interface
  • Up to five devices per account
  • Cloud-based feed monitoring
Features
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Tired of constantly checking multiple sources for critical updates and system health? RssNofity ist the RSS Reader you've been waiting for! Effortlessly monitor multiple RSS feeds containing critical health-information of your technical infrastructure in one centralized hub. Key Features - Receive instant notifications of critical system alerts - Stay on top of crucial information without the need for constant manual checks. - Set up and configure your monitoring preferences effortlessly with our intuitive interface. - Up to five devices per Account. Let the whole team know whats up. - The feeds are monitored in our cloud, no need to worry. With the free version you can monitor one feed. Additional feeds can be added by subscribing to one of our in-app-purchases. All other features are usable in the free version. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gazette4 screens
RssNotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RssNotify at weekly against Gazette's every 3 months. Gazette's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 RssNotify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gazette ships an update every 3 months, RssNotify weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gazette versus RssNotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGazetteRssNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGalanga StudiosSignalgrid e.U.

Customer experience

Gazette

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

RssNotify

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

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
3 purchases

RssNotify

Subscriptions3
  • 5 Feeds$0.991 Month
  • 10 Feeds$1.991 Month
  • 15 Feeds$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Gazette free?
Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RssNotify free?
RssNotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gazette or RssNotify?
Gazette and RssNotify are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gazette or RssNotify have ads?
Neither Gazette nor RssNotify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gazette or RssNotify?
Gazette ships an update every 3 months, and RssNotify weekly. Most recently, Gazette was updated on September 19, 2026 and RssNotify on June 4, 2026.

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