Comparison

RSS News Reader vs Ember Feed

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

Head to head
About

RSS News Reader

Features
Read full description

Stay Ahead with the Latest Headlines using RSS News Reader RSS News Reader is your minimalist solution for personalized news. Enjoy a clean, easy-to-use interface while staying updated with the stories that matter. Key Features: • Add Feeds Easily: Just paste links to add your favorite sources. Supports RSS 0.9–2.0, Atom 1.0, and JSON Feed 1.1. • Organize with Categories: Group your feeds to keep everything neat and easy to find. • Save for Later: Bookmark articles you want to revisit whenever you have time. Upgrade to Reader+ (Lifetime) for more power: • Unlimited Channels & Categories: Follow as many news sources as you want. • Customizable Appearance: Adjust fonts, colors, and layouts to suit your reading style. • iCloud Sync: Keep your feeds in sync across your iPhone and iPad. Download RSS News Reader today and start building your personalized, real-time news experience!

About

Ember Feed

A beautiful and calm RSS reader for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It offers a focused reading experience without algorithms, allowing users to organize feeds, save articles, and sync progress across devices. Enjoy offline reading and customizable themes for a personalized news environment.

Highlights
  • Focus on content, no algorithms
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Organize feeds into folders
  • Save articles for later
  • Offline reading support
  • Import/export OPML subscriptions
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

A calm, beautiful home for your feeds. Ember Feed is a modern RSS reader for macOS designed for people who want focus, clarity, and control over their news. No algorithms. No noise. Just the content you choose — presented beautifully. Designed to Feel Good Reading should feel calm. Ember Feed features soft pastel gradient themes, light and dark mode, and a curated selection of 20 beautiful fonts so you can create a reading space that feels uniquely yours. Seamless iCloud Sync Your feeds and reading progress stay in sync across your devices with iCloud. Start reading on your Mac and continue right where you left off. Stay Organized • Organize feeds into folders • Personalize folders with custom emoji icons • Mark articles as read or unread • Save articles for later Your feed structure is fully yours — simple, flexible, and intuitive. Import and Export with Ease Already using another RSS reader? Import your subscriptions instantly with OPML. You can also export anytime — your data always belongs to you. Offline-Ready Articles are cached for offline reading, so your feeds are available even without an internet connection.

Screenshots

RSS News Reader4 screens
Ember Feed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RSS News Reader at Free against Ember Feed's $5.99. RSS News Reader also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). Ember Feed's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

RSS News Reader is free to download; Ember Feed costs $5.99 up front. RSS News Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ember Feed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
RSS News Reader versus Ember Feed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS News ReaderEmber Feed
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLEVIN KAUSLawrence Gimenez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RSS News Reader

One-time1
  • Reader+$4.99
3 purchases

Ember Feed

One-time3
  • A Little Spark$0.99
  • Keep the Glow$2.99
  • Fuel the Fire$4.99

Questions

Is RSS News Reader free?
RSS News Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Feed free?
Ember Feed costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do RSS News Reader or Ember Feed have ads?
Neither RSS News Reader nor Ember Feed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS News Reader or Ember Feed?
RSS News Reader ships an update every 4 days, and Ember Feed every 4 days. Most recently, RSS News Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ember Feed on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons