Comparison

RSS Reader Feeds vs Really Simple Reader

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

Head to head
About

RSS Reader Feeds

Features
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Stay up-to-date with your favorite content using this simple and powerful RSS reader. Just add the RSS feed URL of any website, and the app will keep you informed with the latest updates. Organize your feeds effortlessly by creating and managing categories, so you can group similar topics together. You can edit or remove feeds and categories at any time to keep your list neat and relevant. The app also lets you set a custom fetch interval, automatically checking for the newest articles in the currently active feed, so you’re always seeing the most recent content without needing to refresh manually. With its clean interface and smart management features, this app makes following your interests easy and enjoyable.

About

Really Simple Reader

Features
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A feed reader that doesn't take itself more seriously than your articles. Really Simple Reader shows you what you've subscribed to – chronological, clear, no algorithm, no banner ads, no forced sign-up. As simple as it sounds: Enter a feed URL, done. Really Simple Reader stores everything locally on your device – no account needed. No login, no email address, no cloud requirement. Everything a feed reader needs: β€’ A combined timeline for all feeds – or filtered by folder β€’ A clean article view with no distractions, with Safari Reader as a fallback β€’ Folders to organize your sources β€’ "Read Later" for articles that don't fit right now β€’ Notifications for new articles (optional) β€’ Import/export your feed list (OPML) β€’ Automatic cleanup of old articles, fully adjustable Your data stays your data. Everything is stored locally on your device. If you want, you can optionally enable sync across multiple devices – a deliberate extra feature, never a requirement. Really Simple Reader is for anyone who wants to use RSS the way it was meant to be: a calm, reliable way to keep track of your own sources – without an app getting between you and your articles.

Screenshots

RSS Reader Feeds3 screens
Really Simple Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Really Simple Reader at Free against RSS Reader Feeds's $0.99. RSS Reader Feeds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Really Simple Reader is free to download; RSS Reader Feeds costs $0.99 up front. Really Simple Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RSS Reader Feeds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader Feeds ships an update every 4 days, Really Simple Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RSS Reader Feeds versus Really Simple Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS Reader FeedsReally Simple Reader
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZohar BobrinEnrico Weinhold

In-app purchases

None

RSS Reader Feeds

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Really Simple Reader

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is RSS Reader Feeds free?
RSS Reader Feeds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Really Simple Reader free?
Really Simple Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSS Reader Feeds or Really Simple Reader have ads?
Neither RSS Reader Feeds nor Really Simple Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader Feeds or Really Simple Reader?
RSS Reader Feeds ships an update every 4 days, and Really Simple Reader every 5 days. Most recently, RSS Reader Feeds was updated on September 10, 2026 and Really Simple Reader on September 18, 2026.

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