# Reeder. vs Smalltalk

The clearest difference is rating: Smalltalk at 5.0 against Reeder.'s 4.3. Smalltalk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Reeder.'s advantage is ratings volume (909 vs 2) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smalltalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smalltalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 909 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | Smalltalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (909 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **909** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#204** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Kevin Carbone](https://appshunter.io/developer/885646398) |

## What reviewers say

### Reeder.

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

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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


### Smalltalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722)

Stay informed with concise news summaries on diverse topics. Engage with other users by adding and reading comments on articles. Listen to audio versions of summaries for a hands-free experience.

**Highlights:** Concise news summaries, Comment section, Audio playback for articles, Multiple topics covered, User engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Is Smalltalk free?

Smalltalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Smalltalk is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 909 ratings, while Smalltalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or Smalltalk have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor Smalltalk shows ads.

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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.*