# 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). 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** |
| 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)

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.*