# Newsbin vs RSS Reader

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Reader at 5.0 against Newsbin's 4.0. RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Newsbin's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newsbin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Newsbin's written reviews are positive against 100% of RSS Reader's.

Newsbin ships an update weekly, RSS Reader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newsbin | RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsbin-rss-feed-reader/id6737723338/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-your-news/id6744372214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 120 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xetabit, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777606869) | [Tijn van den Eijnde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724995934) |

## What reviewers say

### Newsbin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsbin-rss-feed-reader/id6737723338)

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:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-your-news/id6744372214)

This app aggregates news from RSS feeds, YouTube, and Reddit into a single, private, ad-free interface. Customize your content with keyword filters and widgets, and enjoy a clean reading experience with dark mode and easy feed management.

**Highlights:** Private, ad-free reading, Aggregates RSS, YouTube, and Reddit, Customizable keyword filters, Home screen widgets, Dark mode, OPML import/export, Feed organization into categories

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $26.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newsbin free?

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

### Is RSS Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Newsbin or RSS Reader?

RSS Reader is rated higher. Newsbin averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while RSS Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Newsbin or RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Newsbin nor RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newsbin or RSS Reader?

Newsbin ships an update weekly, and RSS Reader every 11 days. Most recently, Newsbin was updated on September 11, 2026 and RSS Reader on September 6, 2026.

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