reed vs Tobi
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.
Tobi
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Tobi is the fastest way to stay informed. Follow your favourite sites, blogs, and publications in one clean feed. No clutter, no distractions — just the news you care about. Designed for speed, readability, and focus, Tobi makes RSS feel modern again. Fast. Simple. Quiet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: reed at every 5 days against Tobi's every 10 days. 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.
reed ships an update every 5 days, Tobi every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | reed | Tobi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukas Fulling | Matteo Dall'Ombra |
In-app purchases
reed
No in-app purchases
Tobi
No in-app purchases
