OpenWire RSS Reader vs Intelli RSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
- Organized by category
- Home screen widget
- Chronological timelines
- Private by design
- Lightweight and battery-friendly
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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.
Intelli RSS
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Intelli RSS at none against OpenWire RSS Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
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.
OpenWire RSS Reader ships an update weekly, Intelli RSS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenWire RSS Reader | Intelli RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Four Corners Development Group | Grzegorz Kowalewski |
In-app purchases
OpenWire RSS Reader
- Starter$0.99
- Plus$1.99
- Unlimited$4.99
Intelli RSS
- Small Coffee$0.99
- Large Coffee$2.99
- Coffee & Cake$4.99
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