Comparison

The Texan vs RSS Reader for Safari

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

Head to head
About

The Texan

This app delivers fact-based political news from a statewide organization, aiming to counter media narratives with trustworthy information on issues, policies, and campaigns. A free download offers limited access, while subscribers gain unlimited content.

Highlights
  • Fact-based political news
  • Coverage of issues and policies
  • Information on elected officials
  • Campaign updates
  • Counter-narrative reporting
  • Subscriber-exclusive content
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The Texan is a statewide political news organization dedicated to providing readers with fact-based news regarding issues, policies, elected officials, and campaigns. The Texan is here to counter the narratives and spin that are so pervasive in the media today and provide you with news you can trust. Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. https://thetexan.news/site/terms.html

About

RSS Reader for Safari

Take control of your news consumption with this app that aggregates content from your favorite blogs and news sites. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface that prioritizes chronological content and respects your privacy. Seamlessly integrated with Safari, it offers powerful organization and smart article management.

Highlights
  • Native Safari extension
  • Clean reading interface
  • Smart article management
  • Automatic feed refresh
  • OPML import/export
  • Privacy-focused
  • Unlimited feed management
Features
Currently charting
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RSS Reader brings the power of RSS and Atom feeds directly to Safari on your Mac and iOS devices. Cut through the noise of social media algorithms and take control of your content consumption. Subscribe to your favorite blogs, news sites, and podcasts in one clean, distraction-free interface that respects your time and privacy. Your Content. Your Control. No algorithms deciding what you see. No tracking your reading habits for advertisers. Just pure, chronological content from the sources you trust, delivered exactly when they publish. KEY FEATURES: • Native Safari Extension Seamlessly integrated into Safari for Mac and iOS. Detect RSS feeds on any website with one click and subscribe instantly. • Clean Reading Experience Beautiful, dark-themed interface designed for comfortable reading. View full article content inline without leaving the app or opening dozens of tabs. • Smart Article Management Mark articles as read automatically when you view them. Filter between all articles and unread only. Search across all your content to find exactly what you need. • Never Miss an Update Automatic feed refresh keeps your content fresh. Visual indicators show unread articles at a glance with smart badges and highlighting. • OPML Import & Export Migrate from other RSS readers in seconds. Export your subscription list anytime to keep a backup or transfer to another device. • Powerful Organization Manage unlimited feeds with ease. See article counts per feed. Delete feeds and associated articles cleanly. All your subscriptions organized in one place. • Privacy First All your data stays on your device. No cloud sync means no tracking, no data collection, no privacy concerns. Your reading habits are yours alone. • Fast & Efficient Built specifically for Safari with native web extension technology. Lightweight, responsive, and optimized for both Mac and iOS performance. PERFECT FOR: • News enthusiasts who want to follow multiple sources without switching apps • Bloggers and content creators tracking industry news and competitor updates • Researchers and academics monitoring journal feeds and publication updates • Anyone tired of algorithmic feeds who wants chronological, unfiltered content • Privacy-conscious users who want to keep their reading habits private Take Back Your Reading Experience RSS Reader gives you the tools to curate your own information diet. No ads, no distractions, no manipulation. Just the content you choose, delivered the way it should be. Download RSS Reader today and rediscover the joy of focused, intentional reading. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

Screenshots

The Texan4 screens
RSS Reader for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Texan at Free against RSS Reader for Safari's $4.99. RSS Reader for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

The Texan is free to download; RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99 up front. The Texan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RSS Reader for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Texan versus RSS Reader for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe TexanRSS Reader for Safari
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Texan NewsPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

The Texan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

RSS Reader for Safari

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Texan

Subscriptions2
  • The Texan Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • The Texan Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
None

RSS Reader for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Texan free?
The Texan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSS Reader for Safari free?
RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Texan or RSS Reader for Safari have ads?
The Texan shows ads; RSS Reader for Safari does not.

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