Comparison

RSS Reader vs FeedDeck RSS

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

Head to head
About

RSS Reader

Features
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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 matters—without 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/

About

FeedDeck RSS

Consolidate your favorite news, blogs, and updates from RSS, Atom, and XML feeds into a single, elegant reader. Enjoy AI-powered article summaries generated on-device and smart filtering to stay organized.

Highlights
  • Subscribe to RSS, Atom, XML feeds
  • On-device AI article summaries
  • Smart filtering (Today, Unread, Starred)
  • Clean reading experience
  • OPML import/export
  • iCloud sync
Features
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FeedDeck brings all your favorite RSS, Atom, and XML feeds into one beautifully designed reader. Stay on top of news, blogs, and updates with smart filtering, starring, and AI-powered article summaries. Key Features: • Subscribe to any RSS, Atom, or XML feed • Smart filters: Today, Unread, and Starred articles • On-device AI article summaries powered by Apple Intelligence • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Import and export feeds via OPML • Automatic feed refresh and article cleanup • iCloud sync across all your devices • Curated starter feeds to get you started Whether you follow tech news, development blogs, science journals, or world events, FeedDeck keeps everything organized in a modern, elegant interface. Tap "AI Summary" on any article to instantly generate a concise summary, powered entirely on-device by Apple Intelligence — no API key, no account, no cloud required.

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
FeedDeck RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FeedDeck RSS at none against RSS Reader's 7. RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. RSS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. FeedDeck RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, FeedDeck RSS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RSS Reader versus FeedDeck RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderFeedDeck RSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoxfortMobileZabir Raihan

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RSS Reader

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time2
  • Zers Premium Lifetime$12.00
  • Zers Premium Lifetime 2$20.00
None

FeedDeck RSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FeedDeck RSS free?
FeedDeck RSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Reader or FeedDeck RSS have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor FeedDeck RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or FeedDeck RSS?
RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and FeedDeck RSS fortnightly. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on September 20, 2026 and FeedDeck RSS on September 23, 2026.

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