# RSS vs Clear Reader ™

The clearest difference is price: Clear Reader ™ at Free against RSS's $4.99. Clear Reader ™ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). RSS's advantage is chart position (#153 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Clear Reader ™ is free to download; RSS costs $4.99 up front. RSS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clear Reader ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clear Reader ™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

RSS ships an update weekly, Clear Reader ™ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS | Clear Reader ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-reader/id6763055559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volker Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/907882770) | [Space 64 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769185943) |

## What reviewers say

### RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-filter-news-feed-reader/id6738026699)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This news reader allows you to control your content with advanced filtering options. Blacklist, whitelist, or graylist terms to ensure you see what matters without wasting time. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or data sharing.

**Highlights:** Advanced filtering (blacklist, whitelist, graylist), Content control, Clutter-free reading, No ads, account, or data sharing, iCloud syncing, One-time in-app purchase for unlimited filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Clear Reader ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-reader/id6763055559)

This app offers a calm and focused way to read curated news feeds offline. It provides tools for managing articles, adjusting the reading experience, and searching cached content, promoting deliberate reading over scrolling.

**Highlights:** Calm, minimal RSS feed interface, Offline article caching, Search cached articles, Save articles for later, Filter articles by keywords, Customizable themes and text size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clear Reader Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSS free?

RSS costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Clear Reader ™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RSS or Clear Reader ™?

Clear Reader ™ is rated higher. RSS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Clear Reader ™ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RSS or Clear Reader ™ have ads?

Neither RSS nor Clear Reader ™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSS or Clear Reader ™?

RSS ships an update weekly, and Clear Reader ™ every 2 days. Most recently, RSS was updated on October 1, 2026 and Clear Reader ™ 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.*