RSS Reader vs Tessera News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private, ad-free reading
- Aggregates RSS, YouTube, and Reddit
- Customizable keyword filters
- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode
- OPML import/export
- Feed organization into categories
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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
Tessera News
Consolidate all your news, videos, and podcasts into a single, elegant feed. Extract full article text, set custom alerts, and enjoy offline reading. Follow any source, including blogs, YouTube, and Reddit.
- Full text article extraction
- Home screen widgets
- Customizable notifications
- Offline reading mode
- Support for any source (blogs, YouTube, Reddit, podcasts)
- Integrated podcast player
- OPML import and cross-device sync
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Stop jumping between dozens of apps! Tessera is the all-in-one RSS feed reader that brings news, videos, and podcasts into one beautifully designed space. • READ FULL TEXT: Say goodbye to cut-off articles. Tessera extracts full text with images, videos, and Reddit/YouTube embeds. • WIDGETS (NEW): Bring your timeline to your home screen! Add beautiful widgets for headlines, weather, and sports. • NOTIFICATIONS (NEW): Never miss an update. Set custom alerts for your favorite feeds and breaking news. • OFFLINE MODE: Download articles with a tap and read anywhere without internet. • ADD ANY SOURCE: Follow news sites, blogs, YouTube, Reddit, and podcasts. • PODCAST PLAYER: Listen in the background while scrolling. • OPML & SYNC: Import feeds instantly. Sync progress across your iOS devices and the web. • SOCIAL: React, vote, and comment with the community. Take back control of your content. Download Tessera today!
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Verdict
RSS Reader and Tessera News both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RSS Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tessera News's. Tessera News's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tessera News sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RSS Reader against 5.0 for Tessera News. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of RSS Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tessera News's.
RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, Tessera News every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Reader | Tessera News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | Tijn van den Eijnde | The Moonshot Lab |
Customer experience
RSS Reader
Tessera News
In-app purchases
RSS Reader
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$26.991 Year
- Lifetime$44.99
Tessera News
- Tessera Silver$3.00
- Tessera Gold$9.00
- Tessera Black$17.00
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- Tessera Black$24.90









