Riverside vs FeedLyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Riverside
A streamlined RSS reader for effortless news and blog consumption. Enjoy a clutter-free reading experience with home screen widgets and timely notifications for new content.
- Clean interface
- Home screen widgets
- Lock screen widgets
- Background updates
- Timely notifications
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A streamlined RSS reader app that brings your favorite news and blogs to your fingertips with elegance and ease. ■ Clean Interface: A clutter-free reading space for your daily news intake. ■ Widgets: Access the latest headlines directly from your home screen and lock screen. ■ Background Updates & Notifications: Stay informed with timely notifications on new content.
FeedLyst
Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.
- Personalized news feed
- Video podcasts
- Custom RSS feed support
- Offline article saving
- Podcast listening
- Adjustable font size
- Light and dark mode
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Introducing the ultimate news and podcast experience with our cutting-edge RSS Feed and News App. Stay ahead of the curve with personalized news updates delivered straight to your device. Our sleek and intuitive design ensures you can navigate through the latest headlines effortlessly. Customize your newsfeed to suit your interests, and never miss a beat. Explore video podcasts that bring stories to life in vivid detail, offering a dynamic multimedia experience like never before. Free Features: - Read unlimited articles. - Multiple news sources and categories. - Add custom RSS feeds or OPML links. - Adjustable font size. - Light and dark mode. - Search articles. - Listen your favorite Podcasts. - Save articles to read offline. Pro Features: - Share purchases with all your logged in devices. - Autoscroll to effortlessly navigate through any text. - Hands-free experience with our text-to-speech assistant. - No ads. With our app, knowledge is power, and staying informed has never been easier. Download now and unlock a world of information at your fingertips. Whether you're a news junkie, podcast enthusiast, or simply curious about the world around you, our app has something for everyone. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://codeone88.github.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FeedLyst at 67% against Riverside's 14%. FeedLyst also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Riverside's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Riverside asks for nothing beyond the download.
FeedLyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Riverside's written reviews are positive against 67% of FeedLyst's.
Riverside ships an update every 3 months, FeedLyst every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Riverside | FeedLyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maiku Yamaguchi | santiago ortega |
Customer experience
Riverside
FeedLyst
In-app purchases
Riverside
No in-app purchases
FeedLyst
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- One Year Subscription$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$12.99
