Comparison

Newsbin vs FeedTube

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

Head to head
About

Newsbin

A fast, private RSS reader for all Apple devices. Organize your favorite blogs, news sites, and newsletters with a clean interface. Enjoy seamless syncing, widgets, and offline reading without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Fast and private RSS reader
  • Seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Home Screen and desktop widgets
  • System-wide Spotlight search
  • Smart organization with tags and blocklists
  • Customizable list, grid, and large-preview layouts
  • Offline reading
Features
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Your news. Your way. On every Apple device. Newsbin is a fast, private RSS reader built for people tired of AI-generated junk, paywalls, intrusive ads, and "subscribe to my newsletter!" pop-ups. Follow your favorite blogs, news sites, newsletters, and YouTube channels in a clean, modern interface that puts content first — no ads, no tracking, and no algorithm deciding what you see. Genuinely native on every Apple device — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro — Newsbin keeps your feeds organized, synced, and ready wherever you read. Home Screen and desktop widgets, system-wide Spotlight search, and seamless iCloud sync keep your news close at hand and instantly accessible across all your devices. Free to try. Pay once for life, or subscribe — your choice, and never any lock-in. HIGHLIGHTS Feels native everywhere — Built with Swift 6 and SwiftUI, Newsbin looks and performs beautifully across every Apple platform. Apple Watch & Vision Pro — A real, native reading experience on the devices most RSS apps ignore. Widgets and Spotlight search — Check headlines at a glance and find any article with system-wide search. Ultra-fast iCloud sync — Stay perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Smart organization — Use tags, blocklists, and smart groups to curate exactly what you want to see. Custom views — Browse feeds in list, grid, or large-preview layouts. Unread indicators — Track what's new with simple dots and badges. Offline reading — Read saved articles anywhere, anytime. Thoughtful notifications — Get alerts only when new unread stories arrive. Automatic background refresh — Feeds stay current quietly in the background. Full-article reading — Enjoy complete, distraction-free stories without leaving the app. OPML import & export — Bring in your existing subscriptions in seconds, and take them with you anytime. No lock-in. Private by design — Feeds and reading habits are never tracked or shared. From casual readers to RSS power users, Newsbin is a clean, private, and lightning-fast way to stay informed — beautifully integrated across every Apple device. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "If Apple Mail and Apple Notes had a baby, Newsbin would be it and I lo…ve it!" — A. S. "I really like the app UI. I have been an RSS reader since the times of Google Reader and have used so many apps for RSS reading. This one has really caught my eye." — Guillermo F, Tecnocracia (www.tecnocracia.com.co) PRICING Newsbin is free to try. Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or an optional monthly subscription — whichever you prefer. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://xetabit.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FeedTube

This app aggregates YouTube channel feeds into a single, ad-free viewing experience. It allows users to follow channels, customize playback, and manage content without needing a YouTube account. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • YouTube channel RSS feed aggregation
  • Ad-free video playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Background playback
  • No account required
  • Local data storage
  • Content filtering (Videos, Shorts, Live)
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FeedTube is a handy YouTube channel feed (RSS) viewer. It’s very simple to use: Go to the Search tab, look for the channels you usually follow, and tap the Follow button. That’s it! It includes cool features like: • Change video quality. • Change audio track (if available). • Full screen. • Picture-in-Picture (PiP). • AirPlay. • Play in the background. • No ads while playing videos. • HQ thumbnails. • Recover all videos from channel [experimental]. • Customize share. • Bookmarks. • Import/Export. …and more! It stays in sync with any changes, such as updates to thumbnails, channel avatars, view counters, etc. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED!!! (We live in an era where almost every app requires an account. Keeping track of usernames and passwords can be a hassle, and sometimes it’s just annoying to sign up just to use an app.) All data is saved using the power of SwiftData and remains completely private on your device. No servers in the middle. Everything stays on your device. All your feeds are visible in the Home tab. You can filter content by: • All • Only Videos • Only Shorts • Only Live Plus, with a simple toggle switch in the top-right corner (“Unwatched”), you can hide what you’ve already watched, keeping only the content you still need to see. If you tap on a video’s title, you can view its details and enjoy a more comfortable video player. All the channels you follow are listed in the Follow tab, where you can also see all the videos retrieved from the feed, along with some basic channel info and if you touch channel avatar you can read a description of channel. -- Subscription Details -- • Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. • Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • Lifetime Premium is also available as a one-time purchase with no recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fabiodev.altervista.org/app/FeedTube/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Newsbin4 screens
FeedTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FeedTube at 4.5 against Newsbin's 4.0. FeedTube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Newsbin's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Newsbin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FeedTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FeedTube holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Newsbin's written reviews are positive against 100% of FeedTube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newsbin ships an update weekly, FeedTube every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Newsbin versus FeedTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsbinFeedTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperXetabit, LLCFabio Brunengo

Customer experience

Newsbin

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

FeedTube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Newsbin

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

FeedTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newsbin free?
Newsbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FeedTube free?
FeedTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Newsbin or FeedTube?
FeedTube is rated higher. Newsbin averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FeedTube averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Newsbin or FeedTube have ads?
Neither Newsbin nor FeedTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newsbin or FeedTube?
Newsbin ships an update weekly, and FeedTube every 9 days. Most recently, Newsbin was updated on October 24, 2026 and FeedTube on October 24, 2026.

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