Lume by Frido vs WeaveRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Lume by Frido
A calm RSS feed reader that aggregates news websites and blogs without tracking or algorithmic recommendations. Organize sources, translate headlines, and save articles for later reading across devices.
- Aggregate news websites and blogs
- Translate headlines on-device
- Clean reader mode
- Bookmark and search articles
- Organize sources into categories
- Import subscriptions via OPML/CSV
- iCloud sync across devices
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Follow news websites and blogs in one calm RSS feed reader. Lume brings the sources you choose together, with no account to create, no tracking, and no algorithmic recommendations. YOUR SOURCES, TOGETHER Add a website or feed address, or follow sources directly from Safari. Keep news, independent blogs, and compatible public feeds from YouTube, Reddit, Substack, and more in one place. Public feed availability depends on the publisher; paid and private content still requires access. READ WITHOUT THE CLUTTER Open stories in a clean reader view when the website supports it. Organize sources into categories and choose the feed layout that suits the way you read. HEADLINES IN YOUR LANGUAGE Turn on automatic headline translation for the sources you choose. Translation runs on your device and requires supported languages and downloaded language packs. It translates headlines, not full articles. SAVE AND FIND STORIES Bookmark articles from your feeds to read later. Search stories already loaded in Lume by text or source, and filter the results to unread or saved articles. BRING YOUR FEEDS WITH YOU Moving from another RSS reader? Import your subscriptions with OPML or CSV. Turn on iCloud sync to keep your sources, saved articles, and settings available across your devices. FEATURES ⢠Follow news websites, blogs, and compatible public feeds ⢠Add sources directly from Safari ⢠Follow RSS and Atom feeds ⢠Translate headlines on your device ⢠Clean reader mode for supported websites ⢠Bookmark feed articles to read later ⢠Search loaded stories with unread and saved filters ⢠Organize sources into categories and choose feed layouts ⢠Import feed lists with OPML or CSV ⢠Sync sources, saved articles, and settings with iCloud No subscriptions. No locked features.
WeaveRead
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WeaveRead is a modern, lightweight RSS reader built entirely with Apple's latest native technologies. In an age of information overload, WeaveRead gives you a clean, focused reading experience ā free from ads, algorithms, and clutter. KEY FEATURES ⢠Apple-Native Experience Built with pure SwiftUI and SwiftData. Smooth scrolling, adaptive layouts, and seamless performance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ⢠Private by Design Your feeds, article text, and links stay on your device by default. Optional iCloud sync covers subscriptions, reading progress, favorites, and preferences. Purchases go through RevenueCat. Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics are on by default to improve the app and fix crashes ā not for ads. WeaveRead does not upload article text or links, and does not use advertising tracking. ⢠Effortless Feed Management Subscribe via URL with automatic feed detection and site icon fetching. Organize, refresh, and manage all your sources from a clean sidebar. ⢠Smart Reading Flow Articles presented in a smooth, flowing timeline. Swipe to mark read or star favorites. Filter by unread, starred, or by feed ā find what matters fast. ⢠Comfortable Reading Thoughtful typography and HTML rendering for a pleasant reading experience. Full image support including galleries and long images. ⢠Personalization Dark mode support that follows your system. Customizable refresh intervals and reading preferences to match your workflow. WeaveRead is the RSS reader designed for readers who value simplicity, speed, and privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WeaveRead at 18.0 against Lume by Frido's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lume by Frido sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and WeaveRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lume by Frido ships an update every 3 weeks, WeaveRead every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lume by Frido | WeaveRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | Madsen Vale | ę ę |
In-app purchases
Lume by Frido
- Quiet Thanks$0.99
- Kind Push$3.99
- Real Boost$8.99
WeaveRead
- WeaveRead Pro$4.99








