Comparison

Newspaper+ vs RSS Reader for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Newspaper+

A privacy-focused RSS reader for Apple devices. Stay updated with your favorite news sources through a minimalist interface, with features like offline reading, article filtering, and automatic data purging.

Highlights
  • Privacy-focused RSS reader
  • Minimalist article viewer
  • Offline reading
  • Article filtering
  • Article summarization
  • Feed management
Features
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Newspaper+ is a privacy-focused RSS reader for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It offers a minimalist article viewer, letting you stay updated with your favorite news sources while keeping your data private. Features: - Full text article caching - Offline reader, safari viewing mode - Article filtering by words, or regex - Article description summarization - Current weather conditions - Feed management & organization - Automatic purging of old articles - Multiple icons - Dark Mode

About

RSS Reader for Safari

Take control of your news consumption with this app that aggregates content from your favorite blogs and news sites. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface that prioritizes chronological content and respects your privacy. Seamlessly integrated with Safari, it offers powerful organization and smart article management.

Highlights
  • Native Safari extension
  • Clean reading interface
  • Smart article management
  • Automatic feed refresh
  • OPML import/export
  • Privacy-focused
  • Unlimited feed management
Features
Currently charting
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RSS Reader brings the power of RSS and Atom feeds directly to Safari on your Mac and iOS devices. Cut through the noise of social media algorithms and take control of your content consumption. Subscribe to your favorite blogs, news sites, and podcasts in one clean, distraction-free interface that respects your time and privacy. Your Content. Your Control. No algorithms deciding what you see. No tracking your reading habits for advertisers. Just pure, chronological content from the sources you trust, delivered exactly when they publish. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข Native Safari Extension Seamlessly integrated into Safari for Mac and iOS. Detect RSS feeds on any website with one click and subscribe instantly. โ€ข Clean Reading Experience Beautiful, dark-themed interface designed for comfortable reading. View full article content inline without leaving the app or opening dozens of tabs. โ€ข Smart Article Management Mark articles as read automatically when you view them. Filter between all articles and unread only. Search across all your content to find exactly what you need. โ€ข Never Miss an Update Automatic feed refresh keeps your content fresh. Visual indicators show unread articles at a glance with smart badges and highlighting. โ€ข OPML Import & Export Migrate from other RSS readers in seconds. Export your subscription list anytime to keep a backup or transfer to another device. โ€ข Powerful Organization Manage unlimited feeds with ease. See article counts per feed. Delete feeds and associated articles cleanly. All your subscriptions organized in one place. โ€ข Privacy First All your data stays on your device. No cloud sync means no tracking, no data collection, no privacy concerns. Your reading habits are yours alone. โ€ข Fast & Efficient Built specifically for Safari with native web extension technology. Lightweight, responsive, and optimized for both Mac and iOS performance. PERFECT FOR: โ€ข News enthusiasts who want to follow multiple sources without switching apps โ€ข Bloggers and content creators tracking industry news and competitor updates โ€ข Researchers and academics monitoring journal feeds and publication updates โ€ข Anyone tired of algorithmic feeds who wants chronological, unfiltered content โ€ข Privacy-conscious users who want to keep their reading habits private Take Back Your Reading Experience RSS Reader gives you the tools to curate your own information diet. No ads, no distractions, no manipulation. Just the content you choose, delivered the way it should be. Download RSS Reader today and rediscover the joy of focused, intentional reading. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

Screenshots

Newspaper+4 screens
RSS Reader for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RSS Reader for Safari at 100% against Newspaper+'s 0%. RSS Reader for Safari also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Newspaper+'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Newspaper+ is free to download; RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 4 level
Newspaper+ versus RSS Reader for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewspaper+RSS Reader for Safari
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree โ€” betterPaid
Best chart rankโ€”#77 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB16 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLiavante, LLCPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Newspaper+

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

RSS Reader for Safari

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Newspaper+

No in-app purchases

None

RSS Reader for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newspaper+ free?
Newspaper+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSS Reader for Safari free?
RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Newspaper+ or RSS Reader for Safari have ads?
Neither Newspaper+ nor RSS Reader for Safari shows ads.

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