Hiwe vs RSS24
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hiwe
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Take back control of your news. Hiwe is a privacy‑first RSS reader built by four independent people. It’s designed to let you create a personalised news feed without trackers, algorithms or ads. Choose from more our library of curated RSS sources spanning technology, sports, business, lifestyle and travel, or add any custom RSS link you like. Build a default feed in seconds or craft your own custom one. Hiwe never pushes content you didn’t ask for. Customize every part of your reading experience. Pick between light or dark themes, adjust font size and line spacing, and tune brightness so articles are comfortable to read at any time of day. Because Hiwe doesn’t track you or sell your data, you can stay up‑to‑date with your favourite blogs, magazines and news outlets without compromising your privacy or being nudged by opaque recommendation engines. Key Features - Complete control over your feed. Select topics and sources from our library of 100,000 RSS feeds or add custom URLs to follow any site you like. - No algorithms or trackers. Hiwe never collects usage data or reorders posts to serve you sponsored content. Every article appears in reverse‑chronological order so you see exactly what was published, and nothing else. - Ad‑free and free forever. There are no ads, no in‑app purchases and no hidden subscriptions. Hiwe is built as a hobby project by four friends who love RSS. We will try to keep upgrading the app by gathering the comments and feedbacks from our community. But, one thing we know for sure. Don’t expect anything related to AI any time soon. - Personalise your reading experience. Choose between light and dark themes, set your preferred font size, adjust line height and control brightness to make reading comfortable. - Default feed option. If you’re new to RSS or don’t know where to start, Hiwe can create a default feed for you based on popular categories. - Independent & community‑driven. Hiwe is built without investor funding, which means there is no revenue, reports we need to file and corporate stuff. Our main stakeholders are community. - Whether you follow a handful of niche blogs that rarely publish or dozens of daily news sites, Hiwe makes sure you never miss a post. Download Hiwe today to build your own private news feed and enjoy reading like it’s meant to be, just you and the stories you care about.
RSS24
Stay informed at your own pace with curated news from your favorite sources. Explore the latest stories from the past 24 hours, with options for AI-summarized briefs and customizable browsing. Manage your feed by skipping, muting, or focusing on specific topics for a personalized reading experience.
- 24-hour news feed
- AI-powered Daily Brief summaries
- Customizable source selection
- Topic muting and story skipping
- Adjustable text size and themes
- OPML import for existing feeds
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Your news. At your pace. RSS24 brings together the latest news from your favorite sources, so you can stay informed at your own pace. Explore stories from the last 24 hours, read what catches your attention, and carry on with your day. There’s no pressure to read everything. Whether you have a spare minute or time to explore, you decide how much news fits into your life. • A fresh view whenever you visit Start with the last 24 hours of news. Been away for a few days? Come back to what’s happening now, without feeling behind. • The day at a glance Get a quick overview with Daily Brief, an optional AI-written summary of recent headlines from RSS24’s built-in news sources. • Your sources, your interests Choose from a curated selection of publications or add your favorites. Explore news by topic, focus on one source, or follow a subject across your sources. • Choose how you browse Discover stories with Top Picks, or switch to Latest to see the newest headlines first. • Make room for what interests you Skip stories with a swipe, mute topics you’d rather avoid, and reduce noisy posts so browsing feels more manageable. • Settle into a good read Enjoy a clean article view, adjustable text size, and light, dark, or sepia themes. Keep headlines close with a Home Screen widget. No account required. No ads. Your reading preferences stay on your device. Already have favorite RSS feeds? Add them directly or bring your subscriptions over with OPML import. Stay informed. Read what interests you. Leave the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RSS24 at every 5 days against Hiwe's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hiwe ships an update monthly, RSS24 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hiwe | RSS24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ANAMARIJA KUKULJ | Abdylas Tynyshov |
In-app purchases
Hiwe
No in-app purchases
RSS24
No in-app purchases








