# Reeder. vs MaxFeeder

The clearest difference is rating: MaxFeeder at 5.0 against Reeder.'s 4.3. MaxFeeder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Reeder.'s advantage is ratings volume (916 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reeder. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MaxFeeder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MaxFeeder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reeder. has 916 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, MaxFeeder daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reeder. | MaxFeeder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (916 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reeder/id6475002485/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxfeeder/id6797293460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **916** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvio Rizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/325502382) | [Bryan Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797293462) |

## 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


### MaxFeeder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxfeeder/id6797293460)

A fast, ad-free news reader that aggregates content from various sources into a single, organized page. Customize your feed layout with columns and tabs, and enjoy a clean reading experience without distractions.

**Highlights:** Organize feeds into columns and tabs, Clean reader view without pop-ups, Follow YouTube, Reddit, Medium, Bluesky, Reading statistics and daily goals, Bookmark and Read Later options, No account needed for basic use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MaxFeeder Pro — 1 Year | $12.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reeder. free?

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

### Is MaxFeeder free?

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

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

MaxFeeder is rated higher. Reeder. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 916 ratings, while MaxFeeder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reeder. or MaxFeeder have ads?

Neither Reeder. nor MaxFeeder shows ads.

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

Reeder. ships an update every 2 weeks, and MaxFeeder daily. Most recently, Reeder. was updated on November 12, 2026 and MaxFeeder on October 31, 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.*