# STAR RSS Reader vs RSS Reader

The clearest difference is ads: RSS Reader at none against STAR RSS Reader's shown. RSS Reader also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). STAR RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAR RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and RSS Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STAR RSS Reader ships an update weekly, RSS Reader every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAR RSS Reader | RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kensuke Hoshikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/733552122) | [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893081423) |

## What reviewers say

### STAR RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rss-reader-news-and-blogs/id6758075172)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly paid plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly paid plan | $59.99 | per year |


### RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-feeds-podcast/id6779252895)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSS Reader Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAR RSS Reader free?

STAR RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RSS Reader free?

RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do STAR RSS Reader or RSS Reader have ads?

STAR RSS Reader shows ads; RSS Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, STAR RSS Reader or RSS Reader?

STAR RSS Reader ships an update weekly, and RSS Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, STAR RSS Reader was updated on October 31, 2026 and RSS Reader on October 31, 2026.

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