Comparison

RSSRadio vs Readspace

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

Readspace

Consolidate all your news, blogs, and newsletters into a single, chronological feed. Get daily summaries of major developments and discover new sources tailored to your interests. Enjoy a focused reading experience with customizable options and privacy-first design.

Highlights
  • Unified chronological feed
  • Five-minute daily digest summaries
  • Discover new internet sources
  • Save articles for later reading
  • Summaries, highlights, and translations
  • Cross-device syncing
  • OPML import for existing subscriptions
Features
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The internet never runs out of things to show you. Your attention does. Readspace brings the publications, independent blogs, newsletters, and communities you care about into one calm, chronological feed. Discover new sources based on your interests, build your own information diet, and follow the web on your terms. When you don't have time to read everything, your Daily Digest turns hundreds of unread articles into a five-minute briefing of the major developments, plus a short list of stories worth reading in full. Stay informed without spending your day scrolling. **WHY READSPACE?** **• One Feed You Control** Follow the sources you choose and see every new article in chronological order. No engagement algorithm deciding what deserves your attention. **• A Five-Minute Daily Digest** Catch up on the major developments across your sources without opening every article. Readspace also highlights "Worth reading" stories you may want to explore yourself. **• Discover Your Corner of the Internet** Explore a searchable catalog of 120,000+ feeds, from major publications to independent writers and niche blogs. Search for a specific source or simply describe what you're interested in. Smart search helps you find relevant sources, even when you don't know their names. **• Follow More of the Web** Keep up with independent writers, publications, magazines, Reddit communities, and email newsletters without scattering everything across different apps and inboxes. **• Save Now, Read Later** Save articles from your browser and return to them whenever you have time. Enjoy supported articles in a focused, customizable reader with dark mode and less visual clutter. **• Summaries, Highlights, and Translations** Generate quick summaries, surface key highlights to skim articles faster, or translate content into your preferred language. These features are always optional. **• Your Reading, Everywhere** Keep your subscriptions and saved articles synced across Readspace on mobile and web. Follow sites and save articles with the browser extension, or bring your existing subscriptions with OPML import. **PRIVACY COMES FIRST** Readspace is open source and built around your choices, not advertising, addictive recommendations, or selling your reading activity. Your chronological feed contains what you followed, not whatever keeps you scrolling longest. Whether you already use RSS or simply want a more mindful way to follow the internet, Readspace helps you discover great sources, catch up on what matters, and move on with your day. Build your own calmer corner of the internet with Readspace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RSSRadio4 screens
Readspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Readspace at every 4 days against RSSRadio's every 4 months. 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 Readspace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, Readspace every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RSSRadio versus Readspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSRadioReadspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB88 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitsuhiro HashimotoAbhay Srivatsa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RSSRadio

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
2 purchases

Readspace

Subscriptions2
  • Readspace Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Readspace Pro Monthly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is RSSRadio free?
RSSRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readspace free?
Readspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RSSRadio or Readspace have ads?
Neither RSSRadio nor Readspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSRadio or Readspace?
RSSRadio ships an update every 4 months, and Readspace every 4 days. Most recently, RSSRadio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Readspace on October 31, 2026.

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