Comparison

my Data vs SereneReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

SereneReader

A minimalist RSS reader designed for focused reading without distractions. Syncs across all your devices and offers offline access to articles. Organize your feeds and discover new content with ease.

Highlights
  • Offline article reading
  • Cross-device sync
  • Minimalist interface
  • Customizable reading view
  • Feed organization
  • Discover new feeds
Features
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Read without the noise. SereneReader is a calm, native RSS reader for people who want to read — not manage notifications. No ads, no algorithms, no AI summaries you didn't ask for. Just your feeds, in a quiet interface built around the text. WORKS EVERYWHERE, IN SYNC Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, plus the web at serenereader.com. Star an article on your phone and it's already starred on your Mac — reading state, feeds, and folders sync across every device in real time. CALM BY DESIGN The interface feels like a quiet room. Articles open in a clean reading view, and a focused mode strips everything away except the words. Adjust font size, line height, and content width to taste. Hand-tuned themes — including the easy-on-the-eyes Jade Night — make late-night reading comfortable. READS WELL OFFLINE Articles are cached on device. Read on the train, star and mark things as you go, and every change syncs when you're back online. YOUR READING, YOUR RULES Organize feeds into folders, search everything, and browse a curated Discover catalog to find new feeds when you want them. Import and export your subscriptions with OPML. Nothing is pushed on you: no streaks, no badges, no "we noticed you haven't opened the app." Full keyboard navigation on Mac and iPad; swipe actions on iPhone. FREE TO START Free to download and read. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks higher feed limits, every theme, and API access — no credit card to get started, no trial that quietly locks you out. Sign in takes seconds: a code by email, or your Google, GitHub, or Apple account. No passwords to remember. Terms of Use: https://serenereader.com/terms

Screenshots

my Data3 screens
SereneReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SereneReader at every 4 days against my Data's every 21 months. my Data's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. my Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SereneReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

my Data ships an update every 21 months, SereneReader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
my Data versus SereneReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermy DataSereneReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperScattershot MediaJonesLabs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

my Data

One-time1
  • PRO Version$1.99
1 purchases

SereneReader

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$6.991 Month

Questions

Is my Data free?
my Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SereneReader free?
SereneReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do my Data or SereneReader have ads?
Neither my Data nor SereneReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, my Data or SereneReader?
my Data ships an update every 21 months, and SereneReader every 4 days. Most recently, my Data was updated on October 8, 2026 and SereneReader on October 24, 2026.

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