Comparison

Surfboard vs FeedMuse

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

FeedMuse

Features
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FeedMuse is a fast, beautiful reader for RSS, Atom and JSON feeds with on-device AI that summarizes, categorizes and translates, so you read what matters without the noise. Follow any source, read it clean and offline, and let intelligence on your device do the tidying. No ads. No tracking. No account. CLEAN FULL-TEXT READER Strip the clutter and read the whole article in a distraction-free view, saved for offline. ON-DEVICE AI Summaries, smart categories and instant translation powered by Apple Intelligence — nothing ever leaves your device. FIND & ORGANIZE Powerful fuzzy search, smart folders and date filters. Save favorites, highlight passages and add notes. SHARE & EXPORT Turn any article into a clean PDF in a tap, or share the link. BUILT FOR NEWS Start from a large curated catalog in your language, or import your OPML. A widget keeps the latest on your Home Screen. ONE APP, EVERY DEVICE Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Your feeds, reading state and favorites sync through your private iCloud. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The AI runs entirely on your device. Your data lives in your own iCloud — never on our servers. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU WANT Read for free with up to 5 feeds. Go PRO to unlock the full-text reader, on-device AI (summaries, categories, translation), PDF export, highlights & notes, unlimited feeds & search, smart & date filters, OPML and custom notifications. Choose a subscription with a 7-day free trial, or buy Lifetime once and own it forever. ---- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.iphonesmartapps.org/feedmuse/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.iphonesmartapps.org/feedmuse/privacy ----

Screenshots

Surfboard3 screens
FeedMuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FeedMuse at Free against Surfboard's $4.99. Surfboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

FeedMuse is free to download; Surfboard costs $4.99 up front. FeedMuse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Surfboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Surfboard versus FeedMuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfboardFeedMuse
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan LeonElisa Valeria Distefano

In-app purchases

None

Surfboard

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FeedMuse

Subscriptions3
  • FeedMuse PRO7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • FeedMuse PRO7 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • FeedMuse PRO7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • FeedMuse PRO — Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Surfboard free?
Surfboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FeedMuse free?
FeedMuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surfboard or FeedMuse have ads?
Neither Surfboard nor FeedMuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surfboard or FeedMuse?
Surfboard ships an update fortnightly, and FeedMuse fortnightly. Most recently, Surfboard was updated on September 24, 2026 and FeedMuse on September 18, 2026.

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