Comparison

RSS Reader vs Smartees Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Smartees Tools

Features
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Smartees Tools is a pocket toolbox of fast, private utilities that run entirely on your device. No accounts, no uploads, no tracking β€” open a tool and get it done, even offline. INCLUDED TOOLS β€’ QR Code Generator β€” create custom QR codes for links, Wi-Fi and text, then save or share as PNG or SVG. β€’ Image Converter β€” convert between PNG, JPG, WebP and more, right on your phone. β€’ Image Compressor β€” shrink photos to a smaller size without the cloud, keeping quality high. β€’ JSON Formatter β€” beautify, minify and validate JSON, and catch errors instantly. β€’ Test Data Generator β€” generate realistic sample data (names, emails, IDs and more) for testing. β€’ Resume Builder β€” build a clean resume with a live preview and export a polished PDF, with three designer templates. β€’ Speed Test β€” check your connection speed in seconds. WHY SMARTEES TOOLS β€’ Private by design β€” everything happens on your device; your files never leave it. β€’ Works offline β€” most tools need no connection at all. β€’ No sign-up, no watermarks, no ads in your way. β€’ Share or save results straight to Files and other apps. A genuinely useful set of everyday tools for developers, makers and anyone who needs to get something done quickly.

Screenshots

RSS Reader3 screens
Smartees Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartees Tools at none against RSS Reader's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Smartees Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 6 level
RSS Reader versus Smartees Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderSmartees Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏娣 吴KAVELA LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions2
  • RSS Reader Pro$1.491 Month
  • RSS Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Smartees Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smartees Tools free?
Smartees Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Reader or Smartees Tools have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor Smartees Tools shows ads.

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