# AirSS vs RSS Reader & Widget

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Reader & Widget at 5.0 against AirSS's 4.3. RSS Reader & Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). AirSS's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RSS Reader & Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

RSS Reader & Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirSS has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AirSS ships an update every 3 months, RSS Reader & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirSS | RSS Reader & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airss-rss-and-news-reader/id675290815/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-and-widget/id1540967542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) |

## What reviewers say

### AirSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airss-rss-and-news-reader/id675290815)

Stay informed with a fast and elegant RSS reader. Listen to articles with text-to-speech, organize feeds, and customize your reading experience. It offers powerful search and automatic maintenance for your news.

**Highlights:** Audio reading with text-to-speech, OPML import/export, Customizable reader themes and fonts, Powerful article search, Priority feed notifications, Background feed synchronization, Intuitive gesture controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AirSS Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| AirSS Pro (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |


### RSS Reader & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-and-widget/id1540967542)

Display your favorite news feeds directly on your home screen with a customizable widget. Easily add RSS feeds within the app for quick access to updates. Designed for simplicity and convenience.

**Highlights:** Add RSS Feeds in App, iOS14 Widget Support, Customizable Widget, Simple and Easy to Use, Direct Home Screen Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirSS free?

AirSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RSS Reader & Widget free?

RSS Reader & Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AirSS or RSS Reader & Widget?

RSS Reader & Widget is rated higher. AirSS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while RSS Reader & Widget averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AirSS or RSS Reader & Widget have ads?

AirSS shows ads; RSS Reader & Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirSS or RSS Reader & Widget?

AirSS ships an update every 3 months, and RSS Reader & Widget monthly. Most recently, AirSS was updated on September 23, 2026 and RSS Reader & Widget on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*