# Feedspot Reader vs NewsNinja

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NewsNinja at 45% against Feedspot Reader's 0%. NewsNinja also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). Feedspot Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feedspot Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and NewsNinja sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NewsNinja holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NewsNinja has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Feedspot Reader's written reviews are positive against 45% of NewsNinja's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedspot Reader | NewsNinja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedspot-reader/id6476139777/reviews) | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsninja-smart-rss-reader/id6504148117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feedspot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725965422) | [Timelabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236402723) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedspot Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedspot-reader/id6476139777)

Stay updated with your favorite news websites and blogs in one place. This app continuously monitors and delivers fresh content from your chosen sources, ensuring you never miss an update. It provides a fast, easy, and convenient way to access all your preferred content.

**Highlights:** Aggregate favorite news sites, Monitor blogs and websites, Deliver fresh content, Fast and easy updates, Convenient content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### NewsNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsninja-smart-rss-reader/id6504148117)

Consolidate your favorite RSS feeds, YouTube channels, and Reddit subreddits into a single, personalized news stream. Enjoy AI-powered summaries, distraction-free reading, and intelligent grouping of articles to save time and stay informed.

**Highlights:** Unified RSS, Reddit, and YouTube feeds, AI-powered summaries and translations, Distraction-free reader mode, Intelligent article grouping, Fact-checking capabilities, Mute unwanted topics, Organize feeds by categories

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Summary - Weekly | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| NewsNinja+ | $0.99 | per month |
| NewsNinja+ | $7.99 | per year |
| NewsNinja+ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedspot Reader free?

Feedspot Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NewsNinja free?

NewsNinja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Feedspot Reader or NewsNinja?

NewsNinja is rated higher. Feedspot Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NewsNinja averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.

### Do Feedspot Reader or NewsNinja have ads?

Neither Feedspot Reader nor NewsNinja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feedspot Reader or NewsNinja?

Feedspot Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and NewsNinja every 2 weeks. Most recently, Feedspot Reader was updated on September 15, 2026 and NewsNinja on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*