Comparison

Newsbin vs Feedwire

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

Feedwire

This app lets you curate your online content by combining RSS feeds and websites into personalized collections. Use smart queries to tailor feeds to your interests and organize them by category or source for real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Combine RSS feeds and websites
  • Create custom collections
  • Use smart queries for personalization
  • Organize feeds by category/source
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Feedwire empowers you to personalize your online experience by combining rss feeds and websites into custom collections. Use smart queries to create collections tailored to your interests, and customize your feed bar by category or source to receive real-time updates.

Screenshots

Newsbin4 screens
Feedwire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Feedwire at 5.0 against Newsbin's 4.0. Feedwire also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Newsbin's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Feedwire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Feedwire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newsbin ships an update every 5 days, Feedwire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Newsbin versus Feedwire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsbinFeedwire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB130 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperXetabit, LLCRandy George Stacel

Customer experience

Newsbin

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Feedwire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Newsbin

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Feedwire

Subscriptions2
  • Feedwire Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Feedwire Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feedwire Pro Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Newsbin free?
Newsbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Feedwire free?
Feedwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Newsbin or Feedwire?
Feedwire is rated higher. Newsbin averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Feedwire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Newsbin or Feedwire have ads?
Neither Newsbin nor Feedwire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newsbin or Feedwire?
Newsbin ships an update every 5 days, and Feedwire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Newsbin was updated on October 15, 2026 and Feedwire on October 8, 2026.

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