Comparison

Zin Feed vs loopStream

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

Head to head
About

Zin Feed

Transform your favorite RSS feeds into organized, downloadable ebooks in EPUB or PDF format. Enjoy distraction-free offline reading and send your custom collections to Kindle or other ebook apps.

Highlights
  • Convert RSS feeds to EPUB/PDF
  • Organize content into ebook collections
  • Offline reading support
  • Send to Kindle and other ebook apps
  • Unified article timeline
  • OPML import for subscriptions
Features
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More than an RSS reader — Zin Feed turns your daily subscriptions into a personal ebook library. Instead of reading fragmented articles one by one, Zin Feed helps you collect, organize, and export your favorite RSS content into beautifully formatted EPUB or PDF ebooks. Send them to Kindle, read them in your favorite ebook app, or enjoy distraction-free offline reading anywhere. Why Zin Feed: • Turn RSS into ebooks Transform daily feeds into organized reading collections, just like your own digital magazine. • Read offline, anytime Exported EPUB and PDF files stay with you even without internet access. • Built for Kindle and popular ebook apps Send your exported books to Kindle, tablets, smartphones, or any device that supports EPUB or PDF. • Flexible export workflow Collect articles from different feeds, build your own reading queue, and export only what matters. • Designed for real reading Browse all articles in one timeline, auto mark-as-read while scrolling, and manage content with intuitive gestures. • Easy migration Already using another RSS reader? Import your subscriptions instantly with OPML. Core Features: Manage RSS subscriptions with ease Adding feeds is as easy as bookmarking a website. Paste a feed URL, import an OPML file, or simply enter a website and let Zin Feed discover available RSS feeds automatically. A better reading experience • Unified All Articles timeline across all subscriptions • Auto mark articles as read while scrolling • Swipe gestures for quick export and reading management • Long press menus for favorites, reading lists, and export actions Professional export queue system • Combine articles from multiple feeds into one ebook • Export selected articles or entire reading queues • Choose between EPUB and PDF formats based on your reading device Free Version Includes: • Full RSS reading experience • EPUB and PDF export (10 exports total) • OPML import support • All Articles view • Auto mark-as-read while scrolling Pro Features: • Unlimited exports • Remove export watermark • Background refresh while charging • Full article extraction for summary-only feeds Privacy First: Zin Feed never collects your personal data and never tracks your reading habits. Your reading library always belongs to you. Privacy Policy: https://wanyi.dev/en/zinfeed/privacy This app is licensed under Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

loopStream

Features
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Turn any device into a private file server. Share folders across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch — plus any device with a web browser. No cloud. No account. No limits. loopStream keeps your files under your control. Transfer at full LAN speed when devices are on the same Wi-Fi, or share anywhere with encrypted remote access. FEATURES • Share folders across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch • Open files from any other device via a web browser • Full-speed local (LAN) transfer + encrypted remote relay • No cloud, no account, no size limits • PIN & QR pairing, read-only/upload-only/full access controls • Resumable uploads and a full file browser A private, self-hosted AirDrop alternative — your files stay yours.

Screenshots

Zin Feed4 screens
loopStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zin Feed at every 3 weeks against loopStream's every 2 months. loopStream's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Zin Feed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and loopStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zin Feed ships an update every 3 weeks, loopStream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Zin Feed versus loopStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZin FeedloopStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祎 万TECNO BLOCKS FOR IT'S OWNER BAHAA EHAB ELDEN ABDULMOLLY MOHAMED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zin Feed

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

loopStream

Subscriptions2
  • LoopStream Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LoopStream Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Zin Feed free?
Zin Feed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is loopStream free?
loopStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zin Feed or loopStream have ads?
Neither Zin Feed nor loopStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zin Feed or loopStream?
Zin Feed ships an update every 3 weeks, and loopStream every 2 months. Most recently, Zin Feed was updated on November 5, 2026 and loopStream on October 31, 2026.

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