# RSS Reader vs Hindsight

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Reader at 5.0 against Hindsight's 4.7. RSS Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Hindsight's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hindsight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, Hindsight every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS Reader | Hindsight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-your-news/id6744372214/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindsight-news-and-rss-reader/id6746423980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tijn van den Eijnde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724995934) | [Robbin & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/663024722) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Hindsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hindsight-news-and-rss-reader/id6746423980)

This news reader helps you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. It organizes articles by date, starting with yesterday, allowing you to read at your own pace. Enjoy a clean reading experience with customizable text and a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Yesterday-first reading organization, Beautiful article cards with images, Full article reader with adjustable text, Feed discovery and subscription, Import/export feeds via OPML, In-app browser, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hindsight Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSS Reader free?

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

### Is Hindsight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RSS Reader or Hindsight?

RSS Reader is rated higher. RSS Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hindsight averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RSS Reader or Hindsight have ads?

Neither RSS Reader nor Hindsight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or Hindsight?

RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Hindsight every 4 days. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hindsight on November 5, 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.*