Circles Reader vs Offline RSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Circles Reader
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Stay updated with the latest news, blogs, and articles from your favorite sources with Circles Reader, the ultimate RSS reader designed for the modern user. Whether you're a news junkie, a blog enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to stay informed, Circles Reader is your go-to app for a seamless reading experience. Key Features: - Syncs all your feeds and articles via your favorite RSS aggregator service - Dark mode: reduce eye strain and enjoy reading in low-light environments
Offline RSS
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Offline RSS is a barebones, simple to use offline RSS reader.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Offline RSS at none against Circles Reader's shown. Offline RSS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Circles Reader ships an update fortnightly, Offline RSS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circles Reader | Offline RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Circles Incorporated | Giles Goddard |
In-app purchases
Circles Reader
No in-app purchases
Offline RSS
No in-app purchases
