Comparison

Simplio RSS Reader vs RSS

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, chronological feed of news and blogs without algorithmic recommendations or ads. It allows users to organize subscriptions, read articles in a clutter-free mode, and save content for later. Features include text-to-speech, keyword filtering, and daily digests.

Highlights
  • Chronological feed display
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Organize feeds into folders
  • Clean article reader mode
  • Save articles for later
  • Text-to-Speech for articles
  • Keyword filtering
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 subscribers get a free trial: 3 days on the weekly and monthly plans, one week on the yearly plan; 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 into folders. 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 widgets, a listen button reads articles aloud with Text-to-Speech, 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. A daily digest gathers the newest unread articles from the past day behind a single notification at the time you choose, and new-article alerts can be switched on or off. 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 and no analytics following which articles you open. The interface ships in 39 languages, 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: 5 feeds) • Unlimited saved articles and Home Screen widgets • Text-to-Speech listening, reading stats and streaks • Keyword filtering to mute or highlight topics • OPML export and the daily digest 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

RSS

Consolidate your favorite websites into a single, streamlined feed reader. Enjoy fast navigation, automatic feed detection, and offline translation for articles. Keep your reading organized with folders and sync your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic feed detection
  • Organize feeds with folders
  • Fast article navigation
  • Background refresh & push notifications
  • Bookmark articles
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Offline auto-translation
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RSS - Article Reader is a clean, fast feed reader that brings all your favorite websites together in one place. Designed to feel right at home on your iPhone. A clean interface, smooth performance, and a reading experience built for speed. • Wide Format Support Supports every version of RSS, Atom, and JSON Feed. Just paste a website URL and feeds are detected automatically. • Organize with Folders Group your feeds into folders to keep your subscriptions tidy and easy to navigate. • Read Through Articles Fast Navigate between articles and mark as read with a single tap. Every button is placed for effortless reading flow. • Never Miss an Update Background refresh and push notifications keep you informed when your favorite sites publish new content. • Bookmark Articles Save articles to read later and revisit them anytime. • Sync Across Devices iCloud keeps your subscriptions, read status, and bookmarks in sync. Switch phones without missing a beat. • Easy Migration Switch from another reader with OPML import and export. • Auto-translate foreign articles Translate articles with one tap from the detail view. The feature is powered by Apple's translation engine and works offline too.

Screenshots

Simplio RSS Reader4 screens
RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RSS at 4.0 against Simplio RSS Reader's 3.0. RSS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Simplio RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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. RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplio RSS Reader ships an update every 9 days, RSS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simplio RSS Reader versus RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplio RSS ReaderRSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahattin DuranClimb App

Customer experience

Simplio RSS Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RSS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

RSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplio RSS Reader free?
Simplio RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSS free?
RSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplio RSS Reader or RSS?
RSS is rated higher. Simplio RSS Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while RSS averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simplio RSS Reader or RSS have ads?
Neither Simplio RSS Reader nor RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplio RSS Reader or RSS?
Simplio RSS Reader ships an update every 9 days, and RSS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simplio RSS Reader was updated on November 8, 2026 and RSS on November 9, 2026.

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