Comparison

RSS Reader vs Streamside

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RSS Reader

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
Read full description

Stay updated with the news that matters to you with Your News. You are in full control of your content with this powerful RSS reader and feed aggregator. Read RSS feeds, Watch YouTube videos, and explore Reddit posts directly in the app. Enjoy the best content without distractions, only the news you care about, all in one place. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED - PRIVATE AD-FREE RSS READER Your News stores all your data locally on your device. No sign-up, no cloud, no ads, no hassle. It is all yours and private, making it the perfect private ad-free RSS reader app for users who value privacy and clean reading. ADD RSS FEEDS EASILY Quickly add your favorite RSS feeds, YouTube channels, or Reddit feeds with dedicated buttons, making it simple to tailor your personal feed reader experience. DISCOVER NEW RSS FEEDS New to RSS feeds or looking for fresh sources? Use the search function to find feeds by website name or explore new content in the Discover section to expand your RSS reader collection. RSS WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Read news from your home screen with customizable, scrollable RSS widgets. Turn your iPhone into a personal news feed with RSS widgets that update automatically. CUSTOM KEYWORD FILTERS Stay focused only on the content that interests you by applying custom keyword filters to show or hide articles based on specific topics or keywords in your RSS reader. MULTIPLE READING MODES Read your RSS feeds easily within the app, watch YouTube videos directly with the in-app player, and access Reddit posts without switching apps. Get everything in one place with this complete RSS reader! DARK MODE Enjoy reading even at night with dark mode for a comfortable, low-light RSS reading experience, making it easier on your eyes while browsing your feeds. OPML IMPORT/EXPORT Switching from another RSS reader app? Easily import your feeds with an OPML file and pick up right where you left off, with no hassle. Export your feeds anytime to backup your RSS reader setup. MY FEED CUSTOMIZATION Create your perfect "my feed" experience by organizing RSS feeds into custom categories. Your personal feed reader adapts to your interests and reading habits. BACKUP YOUR SETTINGS Switching phones? Don't worry. Back up your settings and easily restore them on your new device, so you never lose your RSS reader preferences. SEND FEEDBACK Your feedback is important. Share your thoughts directly with the built-in feedback system to help improve the app. Your input helps make Your News even better. Get started with Your News today and enjoy the most personal, private, and ad-free RSS reader experience! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yournews.app/privacy-policy

About

Streamside

Features
Read full description

Streamside is a simple, ad-free RSS/Atom feed reader. No account required. - Subscribe to feeds with one tap from Safari or Chrome's share menu - Background refresh with push notifications for new articles - Home screen widgets to check the latest at a glance - OPML import/export for easy migration from other readers or transferring to a new device - Share your feed collection with friends via a share link

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
Streamside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streamside at none against RSS Reader's 3. RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Streamside asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, Streamside every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RSS Reader versus Streamside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderStreamside
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTijn van den EijndeMaiku Yamaguchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
None

Streamside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Streamside free?
Streamside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Reader or Streamside have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor Streamside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or Streamside?
RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Streamside every 3 months. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on September 6, 2026 and Streamside on September 8, 2026.

Other comparisons