# FeedTube vs Saturn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FeedTube at 100% against Saturn's 50%. FeedTube also leads on ads (none vs shown). Saturn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Saturn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of FeedTube's written reviews are positive against 50% of Saturn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FeedTube ships an update every 9 days, Saturn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FeedTube | Saturn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedtube/id6741320680/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-rss-reader/id6775278867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Brunengo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702000404) | [Zach Olsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835300242) |

## 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


### Saturn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-rss-reader/id6775278867)

This app aggregates content from your favorite websites, blogs, and YouTube channels into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. It syncs your progress across Apple devices and allows you to save articles for later.

**Highlights:** Follow websites, blogs, and YouTube channels, Distraction-free Reader View, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Save articles for later, Discover new publications, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FeedTube free?

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

### Is Saturn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FeedTube or Saturn?

Saturn is rated higher. FeedTube averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Saturn averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FeedTube or Saturn have ads?

Saturn shows ads; FeedTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, FeedTube or Saturn?

FeedTube ships an update every 9 days, and Saturn every 5 days. Most recently, FeedTube was updated on October 9, 2026 and Saturn on October 11, 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.*