Comparison

RSS Reader vs Owni

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

Owni

This app offers a calm, personal space to read the internet with intention. Build a curated Timeline from trusted sources, enjoy focused reading with AI synopses, and publish your own content.

Highlights
  • Personalized Timeline from trusted sources
  • Focused reader with AI synopses
  • Article audio playback
  • Save and organize articles
  • Create public Interests
  • Publish content with Owni Sites
Features
Read full description

Owni gives you a calm, personal place to read the internet with intention. Build a Timeline from the sources, people, and Interests you trust instead of letting an opaque algorithm choose what comes next. EVERYTHING TOGETHER Follow RSS sources and public Interests, discover thoughtful articles, and keep everything organized in one uninterrupted Timeline. READ YOUR WAY Open articles in a focused reader, listen to them like podcast episodes, and use concise AI synopses to decide what deserves your time. CURATE AND SHARE Save your favorite reads to your Collection, organize them into lists, vote and discuss with the community, and create public Interests that others can follow. PUBLISH WITH OWNI SITES Turn your ideas into your own site and publish your writing from the same place where you read. Owni Pro provides access to premium reader, audio, AI, Timeline, and publishing features. Subscriptions are billed monthly through the App Store and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://owniapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://owniapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
Owni3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owni at none against RSS Reader's 3. RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, Owni weekly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RSS Reader versus Owni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderOwni
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB64 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperTijn van den EijndeBruna Correa Vieira

Customer experience

RSS Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Owni

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RSS Reader

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

Owni

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Owni free?
Owni is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Reader or Owni have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor Owni shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or Owni?
RSS Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Owni weekly. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Owni on October 14, 2026.

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