reed vs NiceNews
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
reed
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This app allows you to subscribe to RSS feeds in a similar manner and layout you also read your emails. You can bookmark articles, sort the article list using different properties, and mute notifications for specific channels. Articles will stay in the app even when they are removed from their feed. The app can also automatically check for new entries and show a notification if there are new feed items. Feed entries and channels are synchronized with the macOS version of the app using CloudKit/SwiftData. If you encounter bugs or have a feature request, please use the support link in the AppStore page to submit a request.
NiceNews
Consolidate your favorite RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into a single, elegant timeline. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with a newspaper-like layout and smart organization features. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.
- Add any RSS feed
- Simple and elegant interface
- Smart reading experience
- Organize and filter feeds
- iCloud sync across devices
- Newspaper-like layout
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NiceNews – Smart RSS News Reader Stay informed with the news that matters to you. NiceNews brings your RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into one elegant timeline — built for iOS 26 and iPad. No accounts. No third-party servers. Your subscriptions sync via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed with real editorial typography and a newspaper layout, so reading the news feels like reading again — not endless scrolling. Key Features: • Add Any RSS Feed: Just paste the feed URL and start reading. No registration needed. • Simple & Elegant Interface: A distraction-free design that focuses on what’s important — the content. • Smart Reading Experience: Organize your feeds, filter by topics, and mark items as read/unread. • Mobile Optimized: Fast, smooth, and beautifully crafted for mobile reading on the go. Get Started Easily: Tap on the “All” tab at the bottom to add your first feed — for example, try https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/US.xml and begin enjoying high-quality news instantly. Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual reader, or a professional tracking industry trends, NiceNews makes it simple to stay informed — your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: reed at none against NiceNews's 2. reed also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NiceNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. reed asks for nothing beyond the download.
reed ships an update every 5 days, NiceNews every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | reed | NiceNews |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lukas Fulling | Fernando Torcelly |
In-app purchases
reed
No in-app purchases
NiceNews
- NiceNews Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- NiceNews Pro Annual$22.991 Year









