Comparison

Simplio RSS Reader vs Rune

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

Head to head
About

Simplio RSS Reader

This app offers a private and chronological way to follow news and blogs without algorithmic manipulation or advertisements. It supports various feed formats and provides robust organization tools. Unlock advanced features like unlimited feeds and keyword filtering with a subscription.

Highlights
  • RSS, Atom, JSON feed support
  • OPML import/export
  • Folders and tags for organization
  • Unread count widgets
  • Clean reader mode
  • Full offline reading
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Your reading list, not an algorithm's. If you remember the open web before recommendation engines decided what you would read next, Simplio RSS Reader brings that habit back. It is a calm, private rss reader for adults who want to subscribe to the blogs, newsletters and newsrooms they actually care about, then see them in chronological order without ads, without a trending rail, and without engagement traps designed to keep you scrolling. Reading, not feed-doom. The feed reader treats your time as yours: it loads what you subscribed to, in the order it was published, and stops being interesting the moment your inbox is empty — which is the point. Every feature described below is unlocked only with an auto-renewable subscription purchased inside the app. New users receive a 3 day free trial; you may cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged. Add feeds by URL or paste in an OPML file from another app, then organise them with folders and tags. The reader app supports RSS, Atom and JSON Feed, articles open in a clean reader mode stripped of clutter, and you can star articles, save them to read later, or search across every feed when you remember a phrase but not the source. Unread counts surface on Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, full offline reader mode means the subway is a library, and OPML export lets you walk away at any time with everything you ever subscribed to. The blog reader also handles the awkward shape of modern publishing: full-text fetch pulls the complete article when a feed only ships a summary, keyword filtering quietly mutes topics you are tired of and highlights the ones you care about, and background refresh schedules let a heavy news reader update at sensible intervals without draining battery. Per-feed rules can mark a niche developer blog as "always notify" while a high-volume newsroom is held back to a single digest. The atom reader and rss subscription handling supports authenticated feeds where the publisher allows, and PDF article export lets you save a long read for an offline flight or a research archive. Your subscription list and read state stay on this device. There is no account requirement, no analytics following which articles you open, and no third-party server in the loop with your reading habits. The interface ships in 39 languages with VoiceOver accessibility, designed for anyone who missed RSS after it was declared dead, writers and journalists tracking sources, developers following blogs and changelogs, and readers tired of algorithmic news feeds. As a minimal reader, blog aggregator and privacy reader, it hands editorial decisions back to you — what you read, in what order, and for how long is no longer a recommendation. Unlock with Pro: • Unlimited feeds (free tier: 20 feeds) • All widgets, themes and custom reader fonts • Full-text fetch when the feed is truncated • Keyword filtering to mute or highlight topics • Background refresh schedules and PDF article export Subscription Pricing & Terms Features require a subscription. Pricing and terms available in-app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription and free-trial conversion in Settings > Apple ID after purchase. Any unused portion of the free-trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

About

Rune

Features
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Stay informed, effortlessly. Rune brings your favourite blogs, news sites, and publications into one beautiful, distraction-free reading experience. Add any website and Rune automatically discovers its RSS feed - no technical knowledge required. Your content, your pace, no algorithms. __________ SMART FEED DISCOVERY Just paste a URL. Rune finds the feed for you - whether it's RSS, Atom, or JSON Feed. Browse your personalised timeline and never miss a post. ORGANISE WITH TAGS Build a tagging system that works the way you think. Apply tags manually or let Rune's on-device AI do it for you - privately, without ever leaving your device. AI SUMMARIES, ON DEVICE Get the gist of any article in seconds with on-device AI summaries. Choose brief or detailed. No cloud, no data sharing. Just fast, private intelligence. SAVE FOR LATER Bookmark articles with a swipe. Your saved reading list syncs instantly and is always available, even offline. POWERFUL IMPORT Migrating from Pocket or another service? Import your reading list in seconds via CSV or plain text - tags included. READER-FIRST DESIGN Clean article cards. A distraction-free reader view. Multiple accent colours. Haptic feedback. Built for the way you actually read. __________ FREE FEATURES - Subscribe to up to 3 feeds - Save up to 20 articles - Full reading experience - Smart feed discovery RUNE PRO - Unlimited feeds & saved articles - On-device AI article tagging - On-device AI article summaries - Import from Pocket and more __________ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lachlaneagling.com/apps/rune/privacy/

Screenshots

Simplio RSS Reader4 screens
Rune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simplio RSS Reader at every 8 days against Rune's monthly. Simplio RSS Reader also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simplio RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Rune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplio RSS Reader ships an update every 8 days, Rune monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simplio RSS Reader versus Rune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplio RSS ReaderRune
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahattin DuranLachlan Eagling

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simplio RSS Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Rune

Subscriptions2
  • Rune Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Rune Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Simplio RSS Reader free?
Simplio RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rune free?
Rune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simplio RSS Reader or Rune have ads?
Neither Simplio RSS Reader nor Rune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplio RSS Reader or Rune?
Simplio RSS Reader ships an update every 8 days, and Rune monthly. Most recently, Simplio RSS Reader was updated on October 9, 2026 and Rune on October 8, 2026.

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