# RSS Reader vs OpenWire RSS Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenWire RSS Reader at every 5 days against RSS Reader's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and OpenWire RSS Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS Reader | OpenWire RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwire-rss-reader/id6758412540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) | [Four Corners Development Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/282860913) |

## What reviewers say

### RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-zers/id6756039543)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zers Premium Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Zers Premium Weekly | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Zers Premium Weekly 2 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Zers Premium Yearly | $8.00 | per year |
| Zers Premium Yearly 2 | $12.00 | per year |
| Zers Premium Lifetime | $12.00 | one-time |
| Zers Premium Lifetime 2 | $20.00 | one-time |


### OpenWire RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwire-rss-reader/id6758412540)

This app allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from various sources and read them in a clean, chronological interface. It offers organization by category and a home screen widget for quick access to headlines. It is designed for privacy with no tracking or profiling.

**Highlights:** Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds, Organized by category, Home screen widget, Chronological timelines, Private by design, Lightweight and battery-friendly

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSS Reader free?

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

### Is OpenWire RSS Reader free?

OpenWire RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RSS Reader or OpenWire RSS Reader have ads?

Neither RSS Reader nor OpenWire RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or OpenWire RSS Reader?

RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on September 20, 2026 and OpenWire RSS Reader on September 21, 2026.

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