# FeedLyst vs OpenWire RSS Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FeedLyst | OpenWire RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwire-rss-reader/id6758412540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) | [Four Corners Development Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/282860913) |

## What reviewers say

### FeedLyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedlyst-rss-news-reader/id6478560203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### OpenWire RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwire-rss-reader/id6758412540)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


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