Comparison

RSS Reader vs FoxFeed

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

Head to head
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

About

FoxFeed

Features
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Information is scattered across websites, blogs, communities, and apps. You scroll through everything, yet remember nothing. Reading should not be endless switching back and forth, but a steady, focused rhythm. FoxFeed brings scattered information sources into one clean timeline, keeping every article exactly where it belongs. 「All Subscriptions in One Place」 Add a URL, scan a QR code, or import OPML for batch migration. Bring websites, blogs, media outlets, and update sources together in one place, so you no longer have to worry about finding the right entry point. Supports multiple formats, including RSS、Atom、JSON Feed、RDF, and more. 「Clean Timeline Reading」 The home page organizes the latest articles by date and supports filtering by all, unread, and individual subscription sources. Read what you want one by one, while read articles are automatically hidden, allowing reading to return to focus itself. 「Original · Readable · Web」 Article details support original content, readable mode, and web mode, while preserving the complete table of contents structure. Open articles in an external browser or share them with one tap whenever needed, for a smooth and seamless experience. 「Favorites、Tags & Search」 Save articles worth reading again, and organize them with tags. Find them quickly later through search, so inspiration is never lost. 「Translation」 Supports article translation, bilingual comparison, smart summaries, intelligent tag annotation, and text-to-speech. Grasp the key points of long articles in seconds, remove language barriers from foreign content, and greatly improve reading efficiency. 「Deep Customization」 Subscription groups, refresh frequency, retention period, themes, and icons can all be freely customized according to your habits. Helps you organize scattered information sources into a stable personal reading flow. 「Subscription Cancellation Instructions」 1. The subscription is an auto-renewing service. After purchase confirmation, the fee will be charged to the user’s iTunes account. 2. Within 24 hours before the membership period ends, the system will automatically charge the account and extend the membership service by 1 month. 3. To cancel the subscription, please manually turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. 4. Cancellation path: Open iPhone「Settings」> go to「iTunes Store & App Store」> tap「Apple ID」> select「View Apple ID」> tap「Subscriptions」under「Account Settings」> find and cancel “Recurring Subscription”. 「Privacy Policy & Terms of Service」 * Privacy Policy: https://logspot.hocgin.top/Feed/?active=privacy-policy * Terms of Service: https://logspot.hocgin.top/Feed/?active=terms-of-service

Screenshots

RSS Reader3 screens
FoxFeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FoxFeed at fortnightly against RSS Reader's every 34 months. RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and FoxFeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 34 months, FoxFeed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
RSS Reader versus FoxFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderFoxFeed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴承金 洪

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RSS Reader

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

FoxFeed

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxFeed free?
FoxFeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSS Reader or FoxFeed have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor FoxFeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or FoxFeed?
RSS Reader ships an update every 34 months, and FoxFeed fortnightly. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and FoxFeed on September 29, 2026.

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