RSS Reader vs Cosy Reader
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
Cosy Reader
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Cosy Reader is the calm home for everything you mean to read. Your RSS feeds, the articles you bookmark, and the newsletters you subscribe to — finally in one quiet place, in the order they were published. No algorithm. No "for you" tab. No infinite scroll nudging you to read more than you want. Just your reading, the way you chose it. THREE THINGS, ONE HOME • RSS feeds — Follow blogs, news sites, and podcasts. One chronological timeline, no algorithm deciding for you. Bring your existing subscriptions with a one-click OPML import. • Bookmarks — Save any article from the web in one click with the Chrome or Firefox extension. Your reading list is one tap away — come back when you actually have time to read. • Newsletters — Get a dedicated inbox address. Newsletters land in the app, not in your email. Read them when you sit down to read, not between meetings. CALM DOESN'T MEAN BARE-BONES • Search — Find anything by title, URL, or a line you remember reading. • Filters — Filter by tag, source, or reading status, and combine them to find exactly what you need. • Reading progress — A bar tracks where you are, so you pick up right where you left off. • Collections — Group your sources into topics. Read tech on Monday, cooking on Sunday. HOSTED IN EUROPE. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS. EU-hosted servers. No trackers selling your data. No dark patterns. Delete your account and everything goes with it. COMING FROM ANOTHER APP? Import your subscriptions from any RSS reader via OPML, and your saved articles as a CSV file. Everything comes with you. SIMPLE PRICING Start free: 200 bookmarks, 20 RSS feeds, and import from your current tools — no credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited bookmarks, unlimited feeds, and the newsletter inbox. One calm place for everything you mean to read.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosy Reader at none against RSS Reader's 3. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cosy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, Cosy Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Reader | Cosy Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | Tijn van den Eijnde | Aroniaina ANDRIAMARO |
In-app purchases
RSS Reader
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$26.991 Year
- Lifetime$44.99
Cosy Reader
No in-app purchases









