Comparison

Reeder. vs lista

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reeder.

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
Currently charting
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Reeder is your all-in-one inbox for reading, watching and listening to content from various sources. From Unread Counts to Timeline Syncing Say goodbye to unread counts! With Reeder, your timeline position is synced across all your devices, letting you pick up right where you left off. Shared Feeds Turn any tag into a public, auto-updating feed that can be viewed in any browser or added to any RSS reader that supports JSON feeds, making it simple to share your curated content. Unified Timeline Reeder supports more than just RSS feeds. It integrates videos, podcasts and social media posts into a single, streamlined view. While it’s not meant to replace full-featured clients, Reeder offers a centralized way to keep track of everything you follow, with the option to open content in other apps (if supported) when you want to dive deeper. Filters Create custom timelines with filters based on keywords, media types or feed types. Save and Organize Links Easily save links from Safari or any other app to Reeder using its share extension, keeping everything organized and easy to find. iCloud Sync Reeder only syncs what’s important — your subscriptions, timeline position and tagged items (including Links, Favorites, Bookmarks and Later) — across all your devices using iCloud, making syncing faster and more efficient, with changes pushed to your other devices within seconds. Content is fetched directly from the sources, ensuring you always have the latest updates. Terms of Use: https://reeder.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://reeder.app/privacy

About

lista

Features
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lista is an RSS reader for Mac and iPhone that keeps reading simple. Instead of giving you complex folders or unread counts, it brings all your feeds together into a single, clean list. Browse your feeds, save posts, and get trending ones. Simple, like a social media app. No unread counts, no folders, no sign-ins, no subscriptions. Just great content. Why lista is different • No unread backlog: Scroll through new articles the same way you browse a social feed. Read what interests you, skip what doesn't, and walk away without feeling guilty about unread badges. • One simple list: No folders to build or separate feeds to click through. Every post you follow shows up in one chronological timeline. • One-button saving: The interface stays minimal. Tap a single button to save an article for later, and nothing more. • Complete privacy: No account creation or personal details required. Your data stays on your device and syncs securely across your Mac and iPhone using your personal iCloud storage. • Trending articles: Discover interesting posts saved by the wider community. The trending section highlights popular articles anonymously, without profiles or social tracking. • Offline access & easy setup: Saved articles and recent posts remain stored on your device for offline reading. Add websites using a URL, the Safari share extension, or an OPML import file.

Screenshots

Reeder.4 screens
lista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: lista at every 3 days against Reeder.'s every 2 weeks. Reeder.'s advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and lista sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, lista every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Reeder. versus lista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReeder.lista
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (892 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings892 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSilvio RizziFRWRD7 LLC

Bugs and requests

Reeder.

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add option to hide read/viewed content

lista

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reeder.

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
3 purchases

lista

One-time3
  • Coffee Cup Tip$1.99
  • Boba Tea Tip$4.99
  • Sandwich Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Reeder. free?
Reeder. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is lista free?
lista is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reeder. or lista have ads?
Neither Reeder. nor lista shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reeder. or lista?
Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, and lista every 3 days. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on October 25, 2026 and lista on October 12, 2026.

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