Comparison

my Data vs RSS Reader

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

Head to head
About

my Data

Features
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Follow the news sources you want, and nothing else. Don't care about the news? We can't blame you! As long as it has an RSS or Atom feed, you can keep current on anything you want without being bothered. * Select from some common feeds we've found for you, or * bring your own - anything RSS or Atom goes * Bookmark your favorite headlines for later * Saved items and your history stay on your device, where they belong! Questions? Suggestions? Issues? Since we don't track you in any way, we don't know what works for you and what doesn't. Use our in-app feedback mechanism to let us know what you think! Do you have a feed that's just not working right? We want to know so we can fix it! Is there a feature missing that you absolutely can't live without? Reach out and we'll probably add it! This app is 100% human generated.

About

RSS Reader

Features
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Zers is a simple and powerful RSS reader that helps you stay up to date without distractions. Follow your favorite feeds, read articles in a clean format, and focus on the content that mattersβ€”without ads, banners, or clutter. Instead of manually saving links, Zers automatically brings new articles from your RSS feeds and turns them into a calm, readable experience you can enjoy anytime. Key Features: - RSS Feed Reader: Add your favorite RSS feeds and get new articles delivered automatically. - Background Refresh & Notifications: Stay informed with background updates and notifications when new articles are available. - Folders & Organization: Organize feeds into folders to keep everything structured and easy to find. - Clean Reading View: Articles are displayed in a distraction-free layout for comfortable reading. - Customize Your Reading Experience: Adjust font style and size to match your preferences. - Offline Reading: Articles are saved on your device so you can read them without an internet connection. - Search Within Articles: Quickly search through article content to find what you need. - Text Highlight & Notes: Highlight important sections and add optional notes for later reference. - Listen to Articles: Let Zers read articles aloud using natural-sounding voices. - Dark Mode Support: Read comfortably at night or in low-light environments. - Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of unread articles and reading progress at a glance. - iCloud Sync: Your feeds and articles stay in sync across all your devices. - Shortcuts Integration: Use Siri Shortcuts to build powerful reading workflows. Zers lets you experience all features for free, with up to 3 RSS feeds. If you follow more sources, upgrading unlocks unlimited feeds while keeping the same simple and private experience. Zers is built for readers who want to stay informed without noise. Follow your feeds, read offline, and enjoy a calm way to keep up with the web. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

my Data3 screens
RSS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSS Reader at every 2 weeks against my Data's every 21 months. my Data's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. my Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RSS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

my Data ships an update every 21 months, RSS Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
my Data versus RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermy DataRSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperScattershot MediaFoxfortMobile

In-app purchases

1 purchases

my Data

One-time1
  • PRO Version$1.99
7 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions5
  • Zers Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
  • Zers Premium Weekly$2.007 Days
  • Zers Premium Weekly 2$3.997 Days
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  • Zers Premium Yearly$8.001 Year
  • Zers Premium Yearly 2$12.001 Year
One-time2
  • Zers Premium Lifetime$12.00
  • Zers Premium Lifetime 2$20.00

Questions

Is my Data free?
my Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do my Data or RSS Reader have ads?
Neither my Data nor RSS Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, my Data or RSS Reader?
my Data ships an update every 21 months, and RSS Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, my Data was updated on September 6, 2026 and RSS Reader on September 20, 2026.

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