# Reeder. vs Stache

The clearest difference is rating: Stache at 5.0 against Reeder.'s 4.3. Stache also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%). Reeder.'s advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (907 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 907 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Reeder.'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Stache's.

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, Stache every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Stache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (907 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stache-save-now-read-later/id6475315433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **907** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Jon Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/638529664) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485)

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Syncs seamlessly across devices and allows for easy sharing of curated content. Organize links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified content timeline, Cross-device syncing, Shared public feeds, Customizable filters, Save and organize links, iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Beautiful reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 💡 Innovative all-in-one concept
- 👍 Sleek and polished UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacking read/unread indicators
- 🐛 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 🐛 Cluttered feed with replies
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and organize feeds
- 🐛 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds failing to import or sync correctly
- Inconsistent timeline ordering and display
- Podcast and video playback issues
- Crashes and stability problems

**Requested features**

- Add read/unread status indicators
- Improve feed organization with folders
- Provide more customization options for layout and typography
- Integrate with third-party RSS services
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for common actions


### Stache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stache-save-now-read-later/id6475315433)

Organize and read articles, blogs, and web pages with notes, highlights, and tags. Save content from anywhere and access it offline. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes.

**Highlights:** Save articles from share sheet or browser extensions, Add highlights and notes to articles, Offline reading with full page copies, Customizable fonts, themes, and swipe actions, iCloud-powered sync across devices, Import from Pocket, Instapaper, and Goodlinks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stache Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stache Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Is Stache free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reeder. or Stache?

Stache is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 907 ratings, while Stache averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or Stache have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor Stache shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reeder. or Stache?

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stache every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on November 4, 2026 and Stache on November 4, 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.*