NiceNews vs FeedLizard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NiceNews
Consolidate your favorite RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into a single, elegant timeline. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with a newspaper-like layout and smart organization features. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.
- Add any RSS feed
- Simple and elegant interface
- Smart reading experience
- Organize and filter feeds
- iCloud sync across devices
- Newspaper-like layout
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NiceNews – Smart RSS News Reader Stay informed with the news that matters to you. NiceNews brings your RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into one elegant timeline — built for iOS 26 and iPad. No accounts. No third-party servers. Your subscriptions sync via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed with real editorial typography and a newspaper layout, so reading the news feels like reading again — not endless scrolling. Key Features: • Add Any RSS Feed: Just paste the feed URL and start reading. No registration needed. • Simple & Elegant Interface: A distraction-free design that focuses on what’s important — the content. • Smart Reading Experience: Organize your feeds, filter by topics, and mark items as read/unread. • Mobile Optimized: Fast, smooth, and beautifully crafted for mobile reading on the go. Get Started Easily: Tap on the “All” tab at the bottom to add your first feed — for example, try https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/US.xml and begin enjoying high-quality news instantly. Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual reader, or a professional tracking industry trends, NiceNews makes it simple to stay informed — your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FeedLizard
This app allows you to follow websites directly without algorithms or tracking. Organize your subscribed feeds, star articles for later, and enjoy a private reading experience. It offers iCloud sync for seamless use across Apple devices.
- RSS and Atom feed support
- Organize feeds into folders
- Star articles for later
- Search saved articles
- Light and dark appearance
- Optional iCloud sync
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Follow the web without the noise. FeedLizard is a fast, private RSS reader built for people who want direct control over the websites they follow. No algorithms. No recommendations. No tracking. Just the news and websites you choose. Features: • RSS and Atom feed support • Import and export OPML files • Organize feeds into folders • Unread and all article views • Star articles for later • Search your saved articles • Light and dark appearance • In-app browser or your default browser • Optional unread app badge • Pull-to-refresh updates • iPhone and iPad support Privacy first FeedLizard does not collect your reading habits. Your subscriptions, articles, searches, and favorites are yours. No advertising. No analytics. No tracking. No user accounts required. Optional iCloud sync Keep subscriptions, folders, and custom feed names available across your Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. FeedLizard is a one-time purchase. No monthly subscription required. Take back control of your news feed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NiceNews at Free against FeedLizard's $4.99. FeedLizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, 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
NiceNews is free to download; FeedLizard costs $4.99 up front. NiceNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FeedLizard asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NiceNews against 5.0 for FeedLizard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NiceNews ships an update every 2 weeks, FeedLizard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiceNews | FeedLizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #133 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fernando Torcelly | BRIAN THOMAS FAGIOLI |
Customer experience
NiceNews
FeedLizard
In-app purchases
NiceNews
- NiceNews Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- NiceNews Pro Annual$22.991 Year
FeedLizard
No in-app purchases









