RSS Reader Offline | Podcast vs Synctrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RSS Reader Offline | Podcast
This app aggregates RSS feeds and podcasts, allowing users to filter content by channel, time, or read status. It supports offline reading with background syncing and offers features like article sharing and customizable themes. It can also function as a blog reader.
- Filter feeds by channel, time, and read status
- Offline reading with background sync
- OPML import and export
- Podcast playback
- Push notifications
- Light and dark themes
- Article sharing
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RSS Reader - your RSS Feed Reader: - RSS Reader can filter your feed by channels, time ranges, star, unread - Swipe to mark as read - OPML Import from your RSS Reader - OPML Export - Offline RSS Reader support with Background Sync - RSS Podcast Player - Favorite support - View RSS feed inside the RSS Reader - Background RSS Reader syncing - RSS aggregator - RSS ATOM support - RSS Reader support - Push notifications - Light and Dark theme - Share articles via RSS Reader - Simple RSS Reader This RSS Reader can also be used as a blog reader or RSS aggregator. Try out this simple RSS Reader. https://vanniktech.de/RssReader/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Synctrain
Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.
- Secure file synchronization
- Full folder synchronization
- Specific file selection
- Audio and video streaming
- Cross-device file mirroring
- Customizable sharing permissions
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against RSS Reader Offline | Podcast's 7. Synctrain also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. RSS Reader Offline | Podcast sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Synctrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synctrain has 123 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RSS Reader Offline | Podcast's written reviews are positive against 91% of Synctrain's.
RSS Reader Offline | Podcast ships an update monthly, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Reader Offline | Podcast | Synctrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (123 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 123 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niklas Baudy | T-Shaped |
Customer experience
RSS Reader Offline | Podcast
Synctrain
Bugs and requests
RSS Reader Offline | Podcast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Synctrain
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices
Requested features
2 requests- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server
In-app purchases
RSS Reader Offline | Podcast
- Unlimited filters$1.99
- Unlimited colors$1.99
- Unlimited RSS Feeds$1.99
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- Unlimited groups$1.99
- Unlimited intervals$1.99
- Remove ads$2.99
- Premium - Unlock everything$11.99
Synctrain
No in-app purchases
Questions
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