Comparison

RSS Reader vs CalmFeed

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
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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

CalmFeed

Features
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CalmFeed is a news reader designed for people who want to stay informed without sacrificing their mental well-being. We live in a relentless flow of information engineered to capture our attention, amplify our emotions, and keep us scrolling as long as possible. CalmFeed takes the opposite approach: no algorithm, no aggressive notifications, no manipulation. Just the sources you choose, presented simply. What CalmFeed offers - Add your favorite RSS sources and follow them at your own pace - Follow YouTube, Vimeo, PeerTube and more video channels via their feeds - Easily filter your home feed by source - Chronological reading, no algorithmic sorting - Clean integrated reader: no ads, no distractions - Save articles to read later - Discover new content by keyword search - Calm pause: breathe with the animated calm orb - Dark minimalist interface, designed to rest your eyes - Local-first: your data stays on your device, period CalmFeed Premium Single purchase. One payment, for life. No subscription. - Thematic dossiers to organize your reading - Exclusive themes and custom fonts - Automatic data backup - Calm reading statistics - Mastodon and Bluesky interactions - Extreme Calm mode and Quiet Hours CalmFeed is developed by Calm Tech Notebook, an initiative dedicated to respectful, non-addictive, and user-centered digital tools. Be informed. Protect your calm. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
CalmFeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RSS Reader at 15.0 against CalmFeed's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CalmFeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, CalmFeed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RSS Reader versus CalmFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderCalmFeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTijn van den EijndeTRISTAN A AUDET

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
3 purchases

CalmFeed

Subscriptions2
  • CalmFeed Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CalmFeed Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • CalmFeed Premium$29.99

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmFeed free?
CalmFeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSS Reader or CalmFeed have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor CalmFeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or CalmFeed?
RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, and CalmFeed every 2 weeks. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and CalmFeed on October 5, 2026.

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