Comparison

Surfboard vs Inkwell for Micro.blog

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

Inkwell for Micro.blog

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A companion app for the Micro.blog service. Requires an existing paid Micro.blog subscription. Inkwell is a special take on RSS. Access your Micro.blog feed subscriptions and view conversations.

Screenshots

Surfboard3 screens
Inkwell for Micro.blog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inkwell for Micro.blog at Free against Surfboard's $4.99. Inkwell for Micro.blog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Surfboard's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

Inkwell for Micro.blog is free to download; Surfboard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Surfboard versus Inkwell for Micro.blog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfboardInkwell for Micro.blog
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIan LeonMicro.blog, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Surfboard

No in-app purchases

None

Inkwell for Micro.blog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfboard free?
Surfboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inkwell for Micro.blog free?
Inkwell for Micro.blog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfboard or Inkwell for Micro.blog have ads?
Neither Surfboard nor Inkwell for Micro.blog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surfboard or Inkwell for Micro.blog?
Surfboard ships an update fortnightly, and Inkwell for Micro.blog fortnightly. Most recently, Surfboard was updated on October 10, 2026 and Inkwell for Micro.blog on October 15, 2026.

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