# FeedTube vs Flat RSS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FeedTube at none against Flat RSS's 3. Flat RSS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FeedTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

FeedTube ships an update every 9 days, Flat RSS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FeedTube | Flat RSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedtube/id6741320680/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Brunengo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702000404) | [Rene Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868527187) |

## What reviewers say

### FeedTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedtube/id6741320680)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flat RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-rss/id6759013390)

Consolidate all your reading, watching, and listening into one calm, chronological feed. Save articles, videos, and podcasts from various sources, with offline access and cross-device sync. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed for RSS, podcasts, videos, social media, Save articles, videos, and links to Stash, Offline access for saved content, Cross-device iCloud sync, Ad-free and privacy-focused experience, Customizable feed filtering

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flat Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Flat Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FeedTube free?

FeedTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flat RSS free?

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

### Do FeedTube or Flat RSS have ads?

Neither FeedTube nor Flat RSS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FeedTube or Flat RSS?

FeedTube ships an update every 9 days, and Flat RSS every 10 days. Most recently, FeedTube was updated on October 9, 2026 and Flat RSS on October 2, 2026.

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