Comparison

RSSRadio vs Tobi

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

Head to head
About

RSSRadio

Features
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A new way to enjoy RSS—listen with your ears. News and blogs, effortlessly absorbed while you do other things. Turn your “reading time” into “listening time” with RSS Radio. RSS Radio is an RSS reader that lets you comfortably browse articles from your favorite feeds—and have them read aloud instantly. Whether you’re commuting, doing chores, walking, or working, you can stay up to date without staring at the screen. ■ What you can do • Manage your RSS feeds in one place Add your favorite news sites, blogs, and tech sources, then check them quickly from a clean list. • Listen to articles with text-to-speech Tap play to start reading aloud right away—perfect for hands-free listening. • Play long articles to the end Built to handle long-form content without cutting off mid-article, so you can follow in-depth stories with confidence. • Adjust playback speed and volume Tune the voice speed and volume to what feels best for you. • Background playback (supported) Keep listening even with the screen off, so it fits smoothly into your day. • Backup your feed list (export/import) Export your feed URL list to a file and restore it anytime. Great for device changes or reinstalling the app. • 12 selectable color themes Choose from a variety of themes to match your mood and style—because an app you use every day should look good, too. • Remove ads for a cleaner experience Go Premium to remove ads and stay focused. ■ Recommended for • Anyone who doesn’t have time to read RSS every day • People who want to catch up on news while commuting, exercising, or doing chores • Those who prefer understanding long articles by listening • Anyone who wants an easy backup when switching devices • Users who want an ad-free, comfortable experience Make “reading” more flexible. With RSS Radio, enjoy smooth, stress-free daily information intake. Support Site https://adolfoi.info/ Contact https://adolfoi.info/support/ Terms of Service https://adolfoi.info/page_id501/ Privacy Policy https://adolfoi.info/page_id197/

About

Tobi

Features
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Tobi is the fastest way to stay informed. Follow your favourite sites, blogs, and publications in one clean feed. No clutter, no distractions — just the news you care about. Designed for speed, readability, and focus, Tobi makes RSS feel modern again. Fast. Simple. Quiet.

Screenshots

RSSRadio4 screens
Tobi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tobi at none against RSSRadio's 1. Tobi also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). RSSRadio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, 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. RSSRadio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tobi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, Tobi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
RSSRadio versus Tobi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSRadioTobi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitsuhiro HashimotoMatteo Dall'Ombra

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RSSRadio

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Tobi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSRadio free?
RSSRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tobi free?
Tobi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSRadio or Tobi have ads?
Neither RSSRadio nor Tobi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSRadio or Tobi?
RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, and Tobi every 2 weeks. Most recently, RSSRadio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tobi on November 8, 2026.

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