# Blaze Feeds vs 4th Estate

The clearest difference is rating: 4th Estate at 5.0 against Blaze Feeds's 4.0. Blaze Feeds's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blaze Feeds sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 4th Estate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4th Estate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Blaze Feeds ships an update every 5 days, 4th Estate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blaze Feeds | 4th Estate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blaze-feeds-smart-rss-reader/id6743965767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-estate/id6758970736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805375793) | [Parag Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874007970) |

## 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 |


### 4th Estate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-estate/id6758970736)

This app reimagines RSS feeds as a personalized newspaper. It uses AI to prioritize content, allowing you to curate sections and focus on what matters most. Enjoy a reading experience designed for finishing articles, not processing them.

**Highlights:** Personalized newspaper layout, AI content prioritization, Customizable sections, On-device AI processing, Multiple reading modes, Extensive typography options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fourth Estate Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blaze Feeds free?

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

### Is 4th Estate free?

4th Estate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blaze Feeds or 4th Estate?

4th Estate is rated higher. Blaze Feeds averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 4th Estate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blaze Feeds or 4th Estate have ads?

Neither Blaze Feeds nor 4th Estate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blaze Feeds or 4th Estate?

Blaze Feeds ships an update every 5 days, and 4th Estate weekly. Most recently, Blaze Feeds was updated on November 4, 2026 and 4th Estate on October 31, 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.*