# Twine vs Simplio RSS Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Twine at 4.0 against Simplio RSS Reader's 3.0. Twine also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). Simplio RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Simplio RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Twine holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.

Twine ships an update every 3 weeks, Simplio RSS Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twine | Simplio RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twine-smart-rss-and-news-reader/id6465694958/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplio-rss-reader/id6746756038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 225 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sasikanth Miriyampalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760776921) | [Bahattin Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677311418) |

## What reviewers say

### Twine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twine-smart-rss-and-news-reader/id6465694958)

This app lets you read your RSS feeds without algorithmic interference, offering a clean interface and customizable reading experience. Manage your feeds, bookmark articles, and enjoy background syncing with dynamic theming and light/dark modes.

**Highlights:** Support for RDF, RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds, Comprehensive feed management (add, edit, remove, pin, group), Customizable reader view with adjustable typography, Bookmark articles for later reading, Background feed synchronization, OPML import/export for feed management, Light/Dark mode and dynamic theming

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twine Premium Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Twine Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Twine Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Twine Premium Lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |


### Simplio RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplio-rss-reader/id6746756038)

This app offers a private and chronological way to follow news and blogs without algorithmic manipulation or advertisements. It supports various feed formats and provides robust organization tools. Unlock advanced features like unlimited feeds and keyword filtering with a subscription.

**Highlights:** RSS, Atom, JSON feed support, OPML import/export, Folders and tags for organization, Unread count widgets, Clean reader mode, Full offline reading, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twine free?

Twine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simplio RSS Reader free?

Simplio RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Twine or Simplio RSS Reader?

Twine is rated higher. Twine averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Simplio RSS Reader averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Twine or Simplio RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Twine nor Simplio RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twine or Simplio RSS Reader?

Twine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simplio RSS Reader every 8 days. Most recently, Twine was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simplio RSS Reader on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*