Comparison

OpenWire RSS Reader vs Intelli RSS

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

Head to head
About

OpenWire RSS Reader

This app allows you to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from various sources and read them in a clean, chronological interface. It offers organization by category and a home screen widget for quick access to headlines. It is designed for privacy with no tracking or profiling.

Highlights
  • Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
  • Organized by category
  • Home screen widget
  • Chronological timelines
  • Private by design
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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OpenWire is a modern RSS reader built for people who want to follow the web on their own terms. Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from news sites, blogs, and newsletters, and read them in a clean, distraction-free interface — no algorithms deciding what you see. Why OpenWire? - Follow any RSS or Atom feed - Organized by category: Top, Tech, Health, Science, Politics, and more - Home screen widget keeps headlines within reach - Chronological timelines — no engagement tricks - Fast, lightweight, and battery-friendly - Private by design — no tracking or profiling Free to download. Bring your own feeds or start with our curated defaults. Your feeds. Your pace. Your attention.

About

Intelli RSS

Features
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Intelli RSS is a clean, fast, and privacy-focused RSS reader designed for people who want to take control of their news. Subscribe to your favorite websites, blogs, and news sources — all in one place. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads. Just your feeds, beautifully presented. KEY FEATURES • Auto-Discovery — Paste any website URL and Intelli RSS will find all available RSS and Atom feeds automatically. • Push Notifications — Get notified instantly when new articles are published in your feeds. • Cross-Device Sync — Your subscriptions, read states, and starred articles sync seamlessly across all your devices. No account required. • OPML Import & Export — Moving from another reader? Import your OPML file in seconds. Export anytime. • Home Screen Widget — See your latest articles at a glance without opening the app. • Smart Filters — Quickly view All, Unread, or New articles. Search across all your feeds. • Starred Articles — Save articles for later with a single tap. • Built-in Reader — Read articles in a clean, distraction-free view with adjustable font size. • Dark Mode — Full support for Light, Dark, and System appearance modes. • Popular Feeds — Get started instantly with curated feed suggestions in your language. • Background Refresh — Articles update automatically in the background so your feeds are always fresh. • Privacy First — No account, no tracking, no personal data collection. Your reading habits stay yours. Built entirely with SwiftUI and SwiftData for a native iOS experience that feels fast and right at home on your iPhone. Intelli RSS is free and respects your privacy. Read our full privacy policy on our support page.

Screenshots

OpenWire RSS Reader4 screens
Intelli RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

OpenWire RSS Reader and Intelli RSS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. OpenWire RSS Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Intelli RSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenWire RSS Reader ships an update every 5 days, Intelli RSS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OpenWire RSS Reader versus Intelli RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWire RSS ReaderIntelli RSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFour Corners Development GroupGrzegorz Kowalewski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenWire RSS Reader

One-time3
  • Starter$0.99
  • Plus$1.99
  • Unlimited$4.99
3 purchases

Intelli RSS

One-time3
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$2.99
  • Coffee & Cake$4.99

Questions

Is OpenWire RSS Reader free?
OpenWire RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intelli RSS free?
Intelli RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenWire RSS Reader or Intelli RSS have ads?
Neither OpenWire RSS Reader nor Intelli RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenWire RSS Reader or Intelli RSS?
OpenWire RSS Reader ships an update every 5 days, and Intelli RSS every 3 days. Most recently, OpenWire RSS Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Intelli RSS on September 19, 2026.

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