Riverside vs Azimut
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.
Azimut
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World news, reimagined. In a world overflowing with news, Azimut gives you a new heading. Instantly see where major events are happening, dive into the details that matter, and take control of how you consume information. One Map, Thousands of Stories Every marker on the map represents a real event. Zoom in, explore, and discover what's happening across the world – or right next door. A Feed That Gets to the Point Inspired by the best mobile experiences, swipe vertically to browse the news. Each card presents the essentials: title, summary, image, and location. FastRecap: News in Fast-Forward Short on time? FastRecap mode guides you through recent events in just seconds. Perfect for your coffee break. Your Filters, Your Focus Choose what matters to you: filter by continent, category, or time period. Follow only what you haven't read yet. Share Your Perspective Comment on events and discover viewpoints from other users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Azimut at every 4 days against Riverside's every 3 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Riverside ships an update every 3 months, Azimut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Riverside | Azimut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maiku Yamaguchi | Angel Geoffroy |
In-app purchases
Riverside
No in-app purchases
Azimut
No in-app purchases
