# RSS Reader vs Smartees Tools

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS Reader | Smartees Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [KAVELA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774775324) |

## What reviewers say

### RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-widget-rss-reader/id6457204274)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSS Reader Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| RSS Reader Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### Smartees Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartees-tools/id6786019502)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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