Comparison

ArvoScroll vs OpenWire RSS Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArvoScroll

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ArvoScroll is a thoughtfully crafted, native read-it-later app for iOS and macOS that makes saving and enjoying web content seamless. Whether you’re catching up on articles, essays, or long reads, ArvoScroll transforms your reading routine into a calm, focused experience. Saving content is easy, simply use the share extension from any app. Articles are automatically formatted for offline viewing, with background processing ensuring they’re ready to read when you are. Choose between a distraction-free reader mode or view the original web page, and fine-tune the reading interface with a selection of classic typefaces, font sizes, and system-respecting dark mode. Organization is straightforward and powerful. Tag articles with color-coded labels, filter your collection by tags, favorites or archive status with ease. A smart search helps you quickly find what you’re looking for, while visual progress indicators and scroll memory let you pick up exactly where you left off — on any device. Whether you read in short bursts or long sessions, ArvoScroll keeps your content organized and your reading uninterrupted. Migrating from other services is easy, with CSV import support that preserves tags, favorites, and reading status. Everything is private and syncs securely with iCloud. Ideal for researchers, students, professionals, or anyone who wants to declutter their browser tabs and read with intention. Find full terms of use and our privacy policy at https://armchairengineering.com/privacy.

About

OpenWire RSS Reader

This app allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from various sources and read them in a clean, chronological interface. It offers organization by category and a home screen widget for quick access to headlines. It is designed for privacy with no tracking or profiling.

Highlights
  • Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
  • Organized by category
  • Home screen widget
  • Chronological timelines
  • Private by design
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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OpenWire is a modern RSS reader built for people who want to follow the web on their own terms. Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from news sites, blogs, and newsletters, and read them in a clean, distraction-free interface — no algorithms deciding what you see. Why OpenWire? - Follow any RSS or Atom feed - Organized by category: Top, Tech, Health, Science, Politics, and more - Home screen widget keeps headlines within reach - Chronological timelines — no engagement tricks - Fast, lightweight, and battery-friendly - Private by design — no tracking or profiling Free to download. Bring your own feeds or start with our curated defaults. Your feeds. Your pace. Your attention.

Screenshots

ArvoScroll3 screens
OpenWire RSS Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArvoScroll at none against OpenWire RSS Reader's 3. ArvoScroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. OpenWire RSS Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ArvoScroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArvoScroll ships an update every 3 days, OpenWire RSS Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ArvoScroll versus OpenWire RSS Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArvoScrollOpenWire RSS Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperArmchair EngineeringFour Corners Development Group

In-app purchases

None

ArvoScroll

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenWire RSS Reader

One-time3
  • Starter$0.99
  • Plus$1.99
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is ArvoScroll free?
ArvoScroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWire RSS Reader free?
OpenWire RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArvoScroll or OpenWire RSS Reader have ads?
OpenWire RSS Reader shows ads; ArvoScroll does not.
Which is updated more often, ArvoScroll or OpenWire RSS Reader?
ArvoScroll ships an update every 3 days, and OpenWire RSS Reader weekly. Most recently, ArvoScroll was updated on October 3, 2026 and OpenWire RSS Reader on October 12, 2026.

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