# feeder.co vs Unread

feeder.co and Unread both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Unread's written reviews are positive against 42% of feeder.co's. Unread also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). feeder.co's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. feeder.co sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for feeder.co against 4.6 for Unread. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 442 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of feeder.co's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unread's.

feeder.co ships an update every 2 months, Unread every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | feeder.co | Unread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feederco-rss-feed-reader/id668210239/reviews)** | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Really Simple AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322486849) | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) |

## What reviewers say

### feeder.co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feederco-rss-feed-reader/id668210239)

This app aggregates content from any online source into a single, customizable feed. It offers notifications for new content, filtering options to find specific topics, and tools to organize and share articles. Users can personalize their reading experience with different themes and modes.

**Highlights:** Customizable news feeds, Push notifications for new content, Keyword filtering and exclusion, Organize, label, and share posts, Light and dark themes, Compact and simple reading modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feeder Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Feeder Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Feeder Professional (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Feeder Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Feeder Plus (yearly) | $95.90 | per year |
| Feeder Professional (Yearly) | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful for freelance translators
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Syncs well across platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to sign up/login
- 🤔 Missing key features
- 🤔 Cluttered UI

**Reported bugs**

- Feeds stop syncing
- App crashes when reaching low unread count
- Issues with adding/deleting feeds
- Login/sign-up problems
- UI bugs and glitches

**Requested features**

- Add read-aloud function
- Improve article reading experience
- Allow sign-in/import from Feedly
- Add more customization options
- Improve feed management and organization


### Unread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349)

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Customizable color themes, Cross-device syncing, Automatic webpage text display, Offline access with caching, Integration with read-later services, Widgets for unread counts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unread Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Free first year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Discounted first year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure login integration
- 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability
- 💡 Automated full-text article retrieval

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
- 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
- 🔠 Lack of customization options (e.g., font, theme)

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional article duplication
- Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
- Text formatting problems in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more RSS providers (e.g., Miniflux, FreshRSS)
- Implement keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Improve information density on iPad layout
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is feeder.co free?

feeder.co is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unread free?

Unread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, feeder.co or Unread?

feeder.co is rated higher. feeder.co averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Unread averages 4.6 from 442 ratings.

### Do feeder.co or Unread have ads?

Neither feeder.co nor Unread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, feeder.co or Unread?

feeder.co ships an update every 2 months, and Unread every 8 days. Most recently, feeder.co was updated on September 22, 2026 and Unread on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*