Comparison

reed vs RSSRadio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

reed

Features
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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.

About

RSSRadio

Features
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A new way to enjoy RSS—listen with your ears. News and blogs, effortlessly absorbed while you do other things. Turn your “reading time” into “listening time” with RSS Radio. RSS Radio is an RSS reader that lets you comfortably browse articles from your favorite feeds—and have them read aloud instantly. Whether you’re commuting, doing chores, walking, or working, you can stay up to date without staring at the screen. ■ What you can do • Manage your RSS feeds in one place Add your favorite news sites, blogs, and tech sources, then check them quickly from a clean list. • Listen to articles with text-to-speech Tap play to start reading aloud right away—perfect for hands-free listening. • Play long articles to the end Built to handle long-form content without cutting off mid-article, so you can follow in-depth stories with confidence. • Adjust playback speed and volume Tune the voice speed and volume to what feels best for you. • Background playback (supported) Keep listening even with the screen off, so it fits smoothly into your day. • Backup your feed list (export/import) Export your feed URL list to a file and restore it anytime. Great for device changes or reinstalling the app. • 12 selectable color themes Choose from a variety of themes to match your mood and style—because an app you use every day should look good, too. • Remove ads for a cleaner experience Go Premium to remove ads and stay focused. ■ Recommended for • Anyone who doesn’t have time to read RSS every day • People who want to catch up on news while commuting, exercising, or doing chores • Those who prefer understanding long articles by listening • Anyone who wants an easy backup when switching devices • Users who want an ad-free, comfortable experience Make “reading” more flexible. With RSS Radio, enjoy smooth, stress-free daily information intake. Support Site https://adolfoi.info/ Contact https://adolfoi.info/support/ Terms of Service https://adolfoi.info/page_id501/ Privacy Policy https://adolfoi.info/page_id197/

Screenshots

reed4 screens
RSSRadio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: reed at none against RSSRadio's 1. reed also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). RSSRadio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RSSRadio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. reed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reed ships an update every 5 days, RSSRadio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
reed versus RSSRadio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreedRSSRadio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLukas FullingMitsuhiro Hashimoto

In-app purchases

None

reed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RSSRadio

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is reed free?
reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSSRadio free?
RSSRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do reed or RSSRadio have ads?
Neither reed nor RSSRadio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reed or RSSRadio?
reed ships an update every 5 days, and RSSRadio every 4 months. Most recently, reed was updated on November 8, 2026 and RSSRadio on October 31, 2026.

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