Atode vs RSS Reader for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atode
Save articles from any app for distraction-free reading later. Organize your saved content with custom styles, notes, and highlights. Syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Bookmark articles from any app
- Offline reading with optimized format
- Customizable reader with themes and fonts
- Highlighting and note-taking
- Organize with folders and tags
- Export articles in various formats
- iCloud sync across devices
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Atode lets you bookmark and save articles for reading later. Save news, blog or other text based content directly from Safari, Firefox, Chrome or any other app. Read anything you saved later in an optimized format with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. BOOKMARK Save articles with just a click from Safari or any other app by using the bookmark extension. Atode doesn't only save links to those pages you want to return to. It also downloads their content and converts it to a minimal format. Read anything you saved later with just the essential text and images, without any headers, ads or clutter to get in the way. All content is stored on your device, so it even works offline. READER The reader's design is carefully crafted for articles with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. Choose your favorite theme font (Lato, Georgia, Lexend, OpenDyslexic, ...), reader mode (day, sepia, grey, black, ...), select a preset or custom font size, content layout (page, scroll), adjust margins and many more options. Take notes or highlight favorite sections while reading. Search to quickly find anything or copy, define, translate and lookup selected text. LIBRARY Organise your articles in an easy to use library. Mark articles as favorites, add tags or put them in folders. Sort articles by date, unread, title or recently read. Browse your collection by folder, tag or website and filter the library by tags or reading time. Export your articles with all information and annotations in text, markdown or json format or upload highlights to Readwise and other services. You can also save the article content as a PDF, plain text or markdown for use in other apps. CLOUD All your articles and annotations are stored securely in Apple's iCloud, there is no external account required. Keep all your articles safe and at hand on whatever device. Every time you add an article, annotation, folder or tag, it's synced to all your other devices. Always have the latest version, when you start reading on your iPad and continue on your iPhone on the go. Please note that you need to be signed in on your device with the same Apple ID on all platforms. WIDGETS See your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Atode includes widgets to quickly view and open your bookmarked articles or highlighted quotes. Add a widget from the gallery and choose a list from the configuration options. Continue reading where you left off right from your home or lock screen. PREMIUM The basic edition is free to use, includes all features and lets you try out the unrestricted reader. However, there is a limit to the number of bookmarks you can save per month. Upgrade to a premium subscription for more or unlimited bookmarks. - Atode Plus: Increased bookmark limit - Atode Pro: Unlimited number of bookmarks Atode is an independent app, your purchase supports the further development. When you buy an in-app purchase, you are doing so through Apple's App Store and agree to their terms and conditions. Payments will be charged to the credit card of your Apple account. SERVICE Atode is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac. In contrast to other read it later apps, Atode does not collect or sell any personal information. And it keeps your data private. Terms of Service: https://www.atode-reader.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.atode-reader.com/privacy/ Support: https://www.atode-reader.com/support/
RSS Reader for Safari
Take control of your news consumption with this app that aggregates content from your favorite blogs and news sites. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface that prioritizes chronological content and respects your privacy. Seamlessly integrated with Safari, it offers powerful organization and smart article management.
- Native Safari extension
- Clean reading interface
- Smart article management
- Automatic feed refresh
- OPML import/export
- Privacy-focused
- Unlimited feed management
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RSS Reader brings the power of RSS and Atom feeds directly to Safari on your Mac and iOS devices. Cut through the noise of social media algorithms and take control of your content consumption. Subscribe to your favorite blogs, news sites, and podcasts in one clean, distraction-free interface that respects your time and privacy. Your Content. Your Control. No algorithms deciding what you see. No tracking your reading habits for advertisers. Just pure, chronological content from the sources you trust, delivered exactly when they publish. KEY FEATURES: • Native Safari Extension Seamlessly integrated into Safari for Mac and iOS. Detect RSS feeds on any website with one click and subscribe instantly. • Clean Reading Experience Beautiful, dark-themed interface designed for comfortable reading. View full article content inline without leaving the app or opening dozens of tabs. • Smart Article Management Mark articles as read automatically when you view them. Filter between all articles and unread only. Search across all your content to find exactly what you need. • Never Miss an Update Automatic feed refresh keeps your content fresh. Visual indicators show unread articles at a glance with smart badges and highlighting. • OPML Import & Export Migrate from other RSS readers in seconds. Export your subscription list anytime to keep a backup or transfer to another device. • Powerful Organization Manage unlimited feeds with ease. See article counts per feed. Delete feeds and associated articles cleanly. All your subscriptions organized in one place. • Privacy First All your data stays on your device. No cloud sync means no tracking, no data collection, no privacy concerns. Your reading habits are yours alone. • Fast & Efficient Built specifically for Safari with native web extension technology. Lightweight, responsive, and optimized for both Mac and iOS performance. PERFECT FOR: • News enthusiasts who want to follow multiple sources without switching apps • Bloggers and content creators tracking industry news and competitor updates • Researchers and academics monitoring journal feeds and publication updates • Anyone tired of algorithmic feeds who wants chronological, unfiltered content • Privacy-conscious users who want to keep their reading habits private Take Back Your Reading Experience RSS Reader gives you the tools to curate your own information diet. No ads, no distractions, no manipulation. Just the content you choose, delivered the way it should be. Download RSS Reader today and rediscover the joy of focused, intentional reading. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Atode at Free against RSS Reader for Safari's $4.99. RSS Reader for Safari's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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
Atode is free to download; RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99 up front. Atode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RSS Reader for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Atode | RSS Reader for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beat Raess | Pierre Stanislas |
Customer experience
Atode
RSS Reader for Safari
In-app purchases
Atode
- Atode Plus$0.991 Month
- Atode Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Atode Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
RSS Reader for Safari
No in-app purchases









