# Reeder. vs Feedwire

The clearest difference is rating: Feedwire at 5.0 against Reeder.'s 4.3. Reeder.'s advantage is ratings volume (879 vs 2). 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 Feedwire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Feedwire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 879 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reeder. ships an update every 3 weeks, Feedwire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Feedwire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedwire/id6741431720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Randy George Stacel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772353378) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

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

Consolidate your reading, watching, and listening into a single, unified timeline. Sync your progress across devices and share curated content with others. Organize saved links and create custom views with powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all content, Cross-device syncing via iCloud, Shareable feeds from tags, Customizable filters for timelines, Save and organize links, Integrates videos, podcasts, and social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**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


### Feedwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedwire/id6741431720)

This app lets you curate your online content by combining RSS feeds and websites into personalized collections. Use smart queries to tailor feeds to your interests and organize them by category or source for real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Combine RSS feeds and websites, Create custom collections, Use smart queries for personalization, Organize feeds by category/source, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feedwire Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Feedwire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Feedwire Pro Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Is Feedwire free?

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

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

Feedwire is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while Feedwire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or Feedwire have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor Feedwire shows ads.

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

Reeder. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Feedwire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on October 16, 2026 and Feedwire on October 8, 2026.

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