# The Texan vs RSS Reader for Safari

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Texan | RSS Reader for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-texan/id6451316816/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 101 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Texan News](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697511748) | [Pierre Stanislas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261009329) |

## What reviewers say

### The Texan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-texan/id6451316816)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Texan Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| The Texan Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### RSS Reader for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-for-safari/id6755734272)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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