Comparison

Today vs Share Times

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

Head to head
About

Today

This app offers a modern way to stay updated with blogs, news sites, and subreddits. It features AI-powered article summaries, text-to-speech audio playback, and smart organization tools for a distraction-free reading experience. All your data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • RSS and Reddit feed management
  • AI article summaries and Q&A
  • Text-to-speech audio player
  • Rich media and gallery support
  • Smart organization and filtering
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline access and local data storage
Features
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Today is a modern RSS reader built for iOS that helps you stay on top of your favorite blogs, news sites, and subreddits. With powerful features and a clean interface, reading your feeds has never been easier. KEY FEATURES RSS & Reddit Feed Management • Subscribe to unlimited RSS feeds and subreddits • Native Reddit integration with rich media support • Organize feeds with custom titles and categories • Import and export feeds using OPML format • Automatic background sync keeps content fresh AI-Powered Reading • Get instant AI summaries of articles • Ask questions about article content • Generate newsletter-style summaries of your unread articles • Understand complex articles quickly with AI assistance Text-to-Speech Audio Player • Listen to articles with full playback controls • Variable speed from 0.5x to 2x • Background playback with lock screen controls • Choose from high-quality voices in your language Rich Media Experience • Fullscreen video playback for embedded content • Gallery support with pinch-to-zoom and swipe navigation • Animated GIF and video playback • Read Reddit comments directly in-app • Clean display of all special characters and formatting Smart Organization • Track read and unread articles automatically • Filter by read/unread status and favorites • Day-based navigation (Today, Yesterday, older) • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates • Search across all your content Reading Experience • Clean, distraction-free article view • Choose between serif and sans-serif fonts • Customizable accent colors • Dark mode support (automatic or manual) • Share articles with one tap Privacy & Global Support • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • Available in English, German, Spanish, and Japanese • Privacy-focused design • Works offline with cached content Perfect for: • News enthusiasts following multiple sources • Reddit users who want a better reading experience • Podcast listeners who also enjoy reading • Researchers tracking industry publications • Anyone wanting control over their content feed Today brings RSS and Reddit reading into the modern era with thoughtful features that respect your time and privacy. No algorithms deciding what you see - just your chosen feeds, delivered efficiently. Download Today and take control of your reading list.

About

Share Times

Features
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Share Times helps you share your availability in seconds—no more back-and-forth scheduling emails. Designed for speed, clarity, and a beautiful experience that turns chaos into calm. No account required. No spam emails. No ads. ► VISUAL AVAILABILITY SELECTION See your calendar events at a glance and tap to select when you're free—like painting your schedule. - Tap or drag to select time blocks - Navigate between days seamlessly - End-of-selection preview with formatted output - Configurable block sizes (15, 30, or 60 minutes) - Set your working hours to focus on what matters - iOS 26 Liquid Glass design throughout ► SHARE IN SECONDS Stop the endless email chains. Share your availability instantly. - Clean, formatted text ready for any app - Copy to clipboard with one tap - Share directly to Messages, Mail, Slack, and more - Calendar-detection formatting for smart scheduling - Include or exclude app branding ► TIMEZONE CONVERSION (PREMIUM) Scheduling across time zones? We've got you covered. - Add recipient timezones for instant conversion - See your availability in their local time - Perfect for remote teams and international meetings ► MULTIPLE CALENDARS (PREMIUM) See all your schedules in one place. - Combine work, personal, and shared calendars - Accurate availability across your entire life - No more double-bookings ► HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PREMIUM) Keep your schedule visible without opening the app. - Today widget: a compact view of today's events at a glance - Calendar widget: see one, two, or three days side by side - Available in small, medium, and large sizes - Timed events, all-day events, and multi-day spanning events - Tap any day to jump straight into the app - Configurable calendars and all-day event visibility ► PRIVACY-FIRST Your calendar never leaves your device—processing happens locally. Anonymous, privacy-preserving analytics help guide development. - No accounts required - No uploads of your calendar data - No tracking across apps or websites - No spam or marketing emails ► WHAT'S FREE? Use the app for free with single-calendar support. - Full calendar integration - Tap and drag selection - Block size customization - Working hours configuration - Dark mode support - Siri Shortcuts integration ► WHAT'S PREMIUM? Upgrade to unlock the full experience. - Multiple calendar integration - Timezone conversion for recipients - Home Screen calendar widgets - Remove app branding from shares - Support ongoing development Share Times turns scheduling chaos into calm—one tap, one share, done. ► SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium is available as a Yearly Subscription at $4.99 per year (auto-renewable), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase at $19.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://omarknows.app/share-times/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Today4 screens
Share Times4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Share Times at Free against Today's $9.99. Today's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Share Times is free to download; Today costs $9.99 up front. Share Times sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Today asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today ships an update every 3 days, Share Times every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Today versus Share Times: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodayShare Times
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJacob SpurlockOmarKnows LLC

In-app purchases

None

Today

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Share Times

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Today free?
Today costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Share Times free?
Share Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Today or Share Times have ads?
Neither Today nor Share Times shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Today or Share Times?
Today ships an update every 3 days, and Share Times every 4 weeks. Most recently, Today was updated on October 23, 2026 and Share Times on October 25, 2026.

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