OpenWire RSS Reader vs FeedDeck 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.
FeedDeck RSS
Consolidate your favorite news, blogs, and updates from RSS, Atom, and XML feeds into a single, elegant reader. Enjoy AI-powered article summaries generated on-device and smart filtering to stay organized.
- Subscribe to RSS, Atom, XML feeds
- On-device AI article summaries
- Smart filtering (Today, Unread, Starred)
- Clean reading experience
- OPML import/export
- iCloud sync
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FeedDeck brings all your favorite RSS, Atom, and XML feeds into one beautifully designed reader. Stay on top of news, blogs, and updates with smart filtering, starring, and AI-powered article summaries. Key Features: • Subscribe to any RSS, Atom, or XML feed • Smart filters: Today, Unread, and Starred articles • On-device AI article summaries powered by Apple Intelligence • Clean, distraction-free reading experience • Import and export feeds via OPML • Automatic feed refresh and article cleanup • iCloud sync across all your devices • Curated starter feeds to get you started Whether you follow tech news, development blogs, science journals, or world events, FeedDeck keeps everything organized in a modern, elegant interface. Tap "AI Summary" on any article to instantly generate a concise summary, powered entirely on-device by Apple Intelligence — no API key, no account, no cloud required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OpenWire RSS Reader at 5.0 against FeedDeck RSS's 4.0. OpenWire RSS Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). FeedDeck RSS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. FeedDeck RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenWire RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
OpenWire RSS Reader ships an update every 5 days, FeedDeck RSS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenWire RSS Reader | FeedDeck RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Four Corners Development Group | Zabir Raihan |
Customer experience
OpenWire RSS Reader
FeedDeck RSS
In-app purchases
OpenWire RSS Reader
- Starter$0.99
- Plus$1.99
- Unlimited$4.99
FeedDeck RSS
No in-app purchases
