RSS Reader vs Tessera News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RSS Reader
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Zers is a simple and powerful RSS reader that helps you stay up to date without distractions. Follow your favorite feeds, read articles in a clean format, and focus on the content that mattersβwithout ads, banners, or clutter. Instead of manually saving links, Zers automatically brings new articles from your RSS feeds and turns them into a calm, readable experience you can enjoy anytime. Key Features: - RSS Feed Reader: Add your favorite RSS feeds and get new articles delivered automatically. - Background Refresh & Notifications: Stay informed with background updates and notifications when new articles are available. - Folders & Organization: Organize feeds into folders to keep everything structured and easy to find. - Clean Reading View: Articles are displayed in a distraction-free layout for comfortable reading. - Customize Your Reading Experience: Adjust font style and size to match your preferences. - Offline Reading: Articles are saved on your device so you can read them without an internet connection. - Search Within Articles: Quickly search through article content to find what you need. - Text Highlight & Notes: Highlight important sections and add optional notes for later reference. - Listen to Articles: Let Zers read articles aloud using natural-sounding voices. - Dark Mode Support: Read comfortably at night or in low-light environments. - Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of unread articles and reading progress at a glance. - iCloud Sync: Your feeds and articles stay in sync across all your devices. - Shortcuts Integration: Use Siri Shortcuts to build powerful reading workflows. Zers lets you experience all features for free, with up to 3 RSS feeds. If you follow more sources, upgrading unlocks unlimited feeds while keeping the same simple and private experience. Zers is built for readers who want to stay informed without noise. Follow your feeds, read offline, and enjoy a calm way to keep up with the web. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tessera News
Consolidate all your news, videos, and podcasts into a single, elegant feed. Extract full article text, set custom alerts, and enjoy offline reading. Follow any source, including blogs, YouTube, and Reddit.
- Full text article extraction
- Home screen widgets
- Customizable notifications
- Offline reading mode
- Support for any source (blogs, YouTube, Reddit, podcasts)
- Integrated podcast player
- OPML import and cross-device sync
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Stop jumping between dozens of apps! Tessera is the all-in-one RSS feed reader that brings news, videos, and podcasts into one beautifully designed space. β’ READ FULL TEXT: Say goodbye to cut-off articles. Tessera extracts full text with images, videos, and Reddit/YouTube embeds. β’ WIDGETS (NEW): Bring your timeline to your home screen! Add beautiful widgets for headlines, weather, and sports. β’ NOTIFICATIONS (NEW): Never miss an update. Set custom alerts for your favorite feeds and breaking news. β’ OFFLINE MODE: Download articles with a tap and read anywhere without internet. β’ ADD ANY SOURCE: Follow news sites, blogs, YouTube, Reddit, and podcasts. β’ PODCAST PLAYER: Listen in the background while scrolling. β’ OPML & SYNC: Import feeds instantly. Sync progress across your iOS devices and the web. β’ SOCIAL: React, vote, and comment with the community. Take back control of your content. Download Tessera today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tessera News at every 5 days against RSS Reader's every 2 weeks. Tessera News also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Tessera News sells 4 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, Tessera News every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RSS Reader | Tessera News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FoxfortMobile | The Moonshot Lab |
In-app purchases
RSS Reader
- Zers Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
- Zers Premium Weekly$2.007 Days
- Zers Premium Weekly 2$3.997 Days
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- Zers Premium Yearly$8.001 Year
- Zers Premium Yearly 2$12.001 Year
- Zers Premium Lifetime$12.00
- Zers Premium Lifetime 2$20.00
Tessera News
- Tessera Silver$3.00
- Tessera Gold$9.00
- Tessera Black$17.00
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- Tessera Black$24.90





