# Skim Reader vs Tidings

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skim Reader at none against Tidings's 1. Tidings's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Skim Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skim Reader | Tidings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/303586609) | [Hongyu Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882151055) |

## What reviewers say

### Skim Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skim-reader/id6758281041)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tidings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidings-rss-reader/id6792171701)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tidings Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skim Reader free?

Skim Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tidings free?

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

### Do Skim Reader or Tidings have ads?

Neither Skim Reader nor Tidings shows ads.

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