Comparison

FeedLyst vs OpenWire RSS Reader

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

Head to head
About

FeedLyst

Stay informed with personalized news and video podcasts. Customize your feed from multiple sources, add custom RSS feeds, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface. Save articles for offline reading and listen to podcasts.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • Video podcasts
  • Custom RSS feed support
  • Offline article saving
  • Podcast listening
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Introducing the ultimate news and podcast experience with our cutting-edge RSS Feed and News App. Stay ahead of the curve with personalized news updates delivered straight to your device. Our sleek and intuitive design ensures you can navigate through the latest headlines effortlessly. Customize your newsfeed to suit your interests, and never miss a beat. Explore video podcasts that bring stories to life in vivid detail, offering a dynamic multimedia experience like never before. Free Features: - Read unlimited articles. - Multiple news sources and categories. - Add custom RSS feeds or OPML links. - Adjustable font size. - Light and dark mode. - Search articles. - Listen your favorite Podcasts. - Save articles to read offline. Pro Features: - Share purchases with all your logged in devices. - Autoscroll to effortlessly navigate through any text. - Hands-free experience with our text-to-speech assistant. - No ads. With our app, knowledge is power, and staying informed has never been easier. Download now and unlock a world of information at your fingertips. Whether you're a news junkie, podcast enthusiast, or simply curious about the world around you, our app has something for everyone. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://codeone88.github.io/privacy

About

OpenWire RSS Reader

This app allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from various sources and read them in a clean, chronological interface. It offers organization by category and a home screen widget for quick access to headlines. It is designed for privacy with no tracking or profiling.

Highlights
  • Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
  • Organized by category
  • Home screen widget
  • Chronological timelines
  • Private by design
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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OpenWire is a modern RSS reader built for people who want to follow the web on their own terms. Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from news sites, blogs, and newsletters, and read them in a clean, distraction-free interface — no algorithms deciding what you see. Why OpenWire? - Follow any RSS or Atom feed - Organized by category: Top, Tech, Health, Science, Politics, and more - Home screen widget keeps headlines within reach - Chronological timelines — no engagement tricks - Fast, lightweight, and battery-friendly - Private by design — no tracking or profiling Free to download. Bring your own feeds or start with our curated defaults. Your feeds. Your pace. Your attention.

Screenshots

FeedLyst4 screens
OpenWire RSS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenWire RSS Reader at none against FeedLyst's shown. OpenWire RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FeedLyst's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. FeedLyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OpenWire RSS Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FeedLyst against 5.0 for OpenWire RSS Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FeedLyst ships an update every 10 days, OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FeedLyst versus OpenWire RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeedLystOpenWire RSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developersantiago ortegaFour Corners Development Group

Customer experience

FeedLyst

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

OpenWire RSS Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FeedLyst

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99
3 purchases

OpenWire RSS Reader

One-time3
  • Starter$0.99
  • Plus$1.99
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is FeedLyst free?
FeedLyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenWire RSS Reader free?
OpenWire RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FeedLyst or OpenWire RSS Reader?
FeedLyst and OpenWire RSS Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FeedLyst or OpenWire RSS Reader have ads?
FeedLyst shows ads; OpenWire RSS Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, FeedLyst or OpenWire RSS Reader?
FeedLyst ships an update every 10 days, and OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. Most recently, FeedLyst was updated on September 20, 2026 and OpenWire RSS Reader on September 21, 2026.

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