# Zephyr vs OpenWire RSS Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenWire RSS Reader at every 5 days against Zephyr's every 3 months. OpenWire RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zephyr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zephyr against 5.0 for OpenWire RSS Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Zephyr ships an update every 3 months, OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zephyr | OpenWire RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zephyr-rss-reader/id6756065855/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwire-rss-reader/id6758412540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evolve Rocks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858247703) | [Four Corners Development Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/282860913) |

## What reviewers say

### Zephyr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zephyr-rss-reader/id6756065855)

Organize your favorite news, blogs, and updates into streamlined feeds. Enjoy an ad-free, distraction-free reading experience with smart syncing for offline access. Unlock unlimited feed sources with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Curated news and blog feeds, Ad-free reading experience, No tracking or distractions, Smart syncing for offline access, Unlimited feed sources with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Perpetual License | $54.99 | 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 Zephyr free?

Zephyr 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.

### Which has better reviews, Zephyr or OpenWire RSS Reader?

Zephyr and OpenWire RSS Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Zephyr nor OpenWire RSS Reader shows ads.

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

Zephyr ships an update every 3 months, and OpenWire RSS Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Zephyr was updated on September 19, 2026 and OpenWire RSS Reader on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*