Comparison

RSS Reader vs Cosy Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 mattersβ€”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

Cosy Reader

Features
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Cosy Reader is the calm home for everything you mean to read. Your RSS feeds, the articles you bookmark, and the newsletters you subscribe to β€” finally in one quiet place, in the order they were published. No algorithm. No "for you" tab. No infinite scroll nudging you to read more than you want. Just your reading, the way you chose it. THREE THINGS, ONE HOME β€’ RSS feeds β€” Follow blogs, news sites, and podcasts. One chronological timeline, no algorithm deciding for you. Bring your existing subscriptions with a one-click OPML import. β€’ Bookmarks β€” Save any article from the web in one click with the Chrome or Firefox extension. Your reading list is one tap away β€” come back when you actually have time to read. β€’ Newsletters β€” Get a dedicated inbox address. Newsletters land in the app, not in your email. Read them when you sit down to read, not between meetings. CALM DOESN'T MEAN BARE-BONES β€’ Search β€” Find anything by title, URL, or a line you remember reading. β€’ Filters β€” Filter by tag, source, or reading status, and combine them to find exactly what you need. β€’ Reading progress β€” A bar tracks where you are, so you pick up right where you left off. β€’ Collections β€” Group your sources into topics. Read tech on Monday, cooking on Sunday. HOSTED IN EUROPE. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS. EU-hosted servers. No trackers selling your data. No dark patterns. Delete your account and everything goes with it. COMING FROM ANOTHER APP? Import your subscriptions from any RSS reader via OPML, and your saved articles as a CSV file. Everything comes with you. SIMPLE PRICING Start free: 200 bookmarks, 20 RSS feeds, and import from your current tools β€” no credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited bookmarks, unlimited feeds, and the newsletter inbox. One calm place for everything you mean to read.

Screenshots

RSS Reader4 screens
Cosy Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosy Reader at none against RSS Reader's 7. Cosy Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Cosy Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
RSS Reader versus Cosy Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSS ReaderCosy Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoxfortMobileAroniaina ANDRIAMARO

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

Cosy Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSS Reader free?
RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cosy Reader free?
Cosy Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSS Reader or Cosy Reader have ads?
Neither RSS Reader nor Cosy Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSS Reader or Cosy Reader?
RSS Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cosy Reader every 8 days. Most recently, RSS Reader was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cosy Reader on October 20, 2026.

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