Comparison

RSSRadio vs CalmFeed

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

CalmFeed

Features
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CalmFeed is a news reader designed for people who want to stay informed without sacrificing their mental well-being. We live in a relentless flow of information engineered to capture our attention, amplify our emotions, and keep us scrolling as long as possible. CalmFeed takes the opposite approach: no algorithm, no aggressive notifications, no manipulation. Just the sources you choose, presented simply. What CalmFeed offers - Add your favorite RSS sources and follow them at your own pace - Follow YouTube, Vimeo, PeerTube and more video channels via their feeds - Easily filter your home feed by source - Chronological reading, no algorithmic sorting - Clean integrated reader: no ads, no distractions - Save articles to read later - Discover new content by keyword search - Calm pause: breathe with the animated calm orb - Dark minimalist interface, designed to rest your eyes - Local-first: your data stays on your device, period CalmFeed Premium Single purchase. One payment, for life. No subscription. - Thematic dossiers to organize your reading - Exclusive themes and custom fonts - Automatic data backup - Calm reading statistics - Mastodon and Bluesky interactions - Extreme Calm mode and Quiet Hours CalmFeed is developed by Calm Tech Notebook, an initiative dedicated to respectful, non-addictive, and user-centered digital tools. Be informed. Protect your calm. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RSSRadio4 screens
CalmFeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CalmFeed at fortnightly against RSSRadio's every 4 months. RSSRadio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and CalmFeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, CalmFeed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RSSRadio versus CalmFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSRadioCalmFeed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitsuhiro HashimotoTRISTAN A AUDET

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RSSRadio

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
3 purchases

CalmFeed

Subscriptions2
  • CalmFeed Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CalmFeed Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • CalmFeed Premium$29.99

Questions

Is RSSRadio free?
RSSRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmFeed free?
CalmFeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSSRadio or CalmFeed have ads?
Neither RSSRadio nor CalmFeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSRadio or CalmFeed?
RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, and CalmFeed fortnightly. Most recently, RSSRadio was updated on October 18, 2026 and CalmFeed on October 22, 2026.

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