# Blaze Feeds vs RSS Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RSS Reader at 100% against Blaze Feeds's 0%. RSS Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Blaze Feeds's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blaze Feeds sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blaze Feeds's written reviews are positive against 100% of RSS Reader's.

Blaze Feeds ships an update every 5 days, RSS Reader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blaze Feeds | RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blaze-feeds-smart-rss-reader/id6743965767/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-your-news/id6744372214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805375793) | [Tijn van den Eijnde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724995934) |

## What reviewers say

### Blaze Feeds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blaze-feeds-smart-rss-reader/id6743965767)

This app offers a customizable news reading experience with AI-powered article summaries and extensive theming options. Enjoy fast-reading fonts, offline access, and seamless FreshRSS synchronization. It's designed for users who value speed and personalization in their news consumption.

**Highlights:** AI article summarization, Endless theming options, Fast-reading and custom fonts, FreshRSS synchronization, Offline reading, In-app browser with reader mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly AI Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly AI Max Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $29.99 | 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 Blaze Feeds free?

Blaze Feeds 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, Blaze Feeds or RSS Reader?

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

### Do Blaze Feeds or RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Blaze Feeds nor RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blaze Feeds or RSS Reader?

Blaze Feeds ships an update every 5 days, and RSS Reader every 11 days. Most recently, Blaze Feeds was updated on September 24, 2026 and RSS Reader on October 14, 2026.

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