Comparison

Surfboard vs RSS Reader Feeds

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

Head to head
About

Surfboard

This app acts as a personalized news aggregator, allowing users to easily organize and curate content from various online sources into a single, streamlined feed. It offers a customizable reading experience with features like dark/light mode adaptation and respects system text size settings for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Effortless URL management
  • Customizable content curation by topics
  • Streamlined single feed
  • SwiftUI interface
  • SwiftData for reliable data handling
  • System setting adaptation (dark/light mode)
  • Accessibility-focused design
Currently charting
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Surfboard - RSS Reader is not just an app; it's your personalized news concierge. Designed for the savvy, on-the-go individual, Surfboard transforms how you interact with the online world of news, blogs, and stories. Effortless Organization: Easily add and manage URLs with our Feeds feature. No more jumping between sites - get all your favorite content in one streamlined feed. Customized Content Curation: Our Topics feature allows you to categorize your feeds, ensuring you only see what interests you. Tailor your news experience to your personal tastes and preferences. State-of-the-Art Technology: Enjoy a smooth, responsive interface crafted with SwiftUI. Experience quick, reliable data handling thanks to SwiftData - all leading to a more enjoyable reading experience. A Reading Experience Tailored to You: Surfboard automatically adapts to your preferred system settings. Whether you're a fan of dark mode or prefer light mode, the app adjusts to your choice, ensuring a comfortable reading environment. Accessibility-First Design: We recognize the importance of accessibility. That's why Surfboard respects your device's text size settings, making it easier for everyone, including users with visual impairments, to read and enjoy content. Why Choose Surfboard? In a world overloaded with information, Surfboard is your personal filter, bringing you directly to what matters most. It's not just about staying updated; it's about staying informed in the most convenient, personalized way possible. With Surfboard, you control the waves of information. Dive into a world where content meets convenience. Welcome to Surfboard - RSS Reader. Your news, refined and defined by you.

About

RSS Reader Feeds

Features
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Stay up-to-date with your favorite content using this simple and powerful RSS reader. Just add the RSS feed URL of any website, and the app will keep you informed with the latest updates. Organize your feeds effortlessly by creating and managing categories, so you can group similar topics together. You can edit or remove feeds and categories at any time to keep your list neat and relevant. The app also lets you set a custom fetch interval, automatically checking for the newest articles in the currently active feed, so you’re always seeing the most recent content without needing to refresh manually. With its clean interface and smart management features, this app makes following your interests easy and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Surfboard3 screens
RSS Reader Feeds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSS Reader Feeds at every 4 days against Surfboard's fortnightly. RSS Reader Feeds also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Surfboard's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked). On 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

Surfboard costs $4.99 and RSS Reader Feeds $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surfboard ships an update fortnightly, RSS Reader Feeds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Surfboard versus RSS Reader Feeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfboardRSS Reader Feeds
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan LeonZohar Bobrin

In-app purchases

None

Surfboard

No in-app purchases

None

RSS Reader Feeds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfboard free?
Surfboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSS Reader Feeds free?
RSS Reader Feeds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfboard or RSS Reader Feeds have ads?
Neither Surfboard nor RSS Reader Feeds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surfboard or RSS Reader Feeds?
Surfboard ships an update fortnightly, and RSS Reader Feeds every 4 days. Most recently, Surfboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and RSS Reader Feeds on September 10, 2026.

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