Comparison

Streamside vs WeaveRead

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

Head to head
About

Streamside

Features
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Streamside is a simple, ad-free RSS/Atom feed reader. No account required. - Subscribe to feeds with one tap from Safari or Chrome's share menu - Background refresh with push notifications for new articles - Home screen widgets to check the latest at a glance - OPML import/export for easy migration from other readers or transferring to a new device - Share your feed collection with friends via a share link

About

WeaveRead

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WeaveRead is a modern, lightweight RSS reader built entirely with Apple's latest native technologies. In an age of information overload, WeaveRead gives you a clean, focused reading experience โ€” free from ads, algorithms, and clutter. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Apple-Native Experience Built with pure SwiftUI and SwiftData. Smooth scrolling, adaptive layouts, and seamless performance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. โ€ข Private by Design All your subscriptions, reading history, and preferences are stored locally on your device. No third-party servers, no tracking โ€” your reading habits stay yours. โ€ข Effortless Feed Management Subscribe via URL with automatic feed detection and site icon fetching. Organize, refresh, and manage all your sources from a clean sidebar. โ€ข Smart Reading Flow Articles presented in a smooth, flowing timeline. Swipe to mark read or star favorites. Filter by unread, starred, or by feed โ€” find what matters fast. โ€ข Comfortable Reading Thoughtful typography and HTML rendering for a pleasant reading experience. Full image support including galleries and long images. โ€ข Personalization Dark mode support that follows your system. Customizable refresh intervals and reading preferences to match your workflow. WeaveRead is the RSS reader designed for readers who value simplicity, speed, and privacy.

Screenshots

Streamside4 screens
WeaveRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streamside at none against WeaveRead's 1. WeaveRead's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. WeaveRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Streamside asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamside ships an update every 3 months, WeaveRead every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Streamside versus WeaveRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamsideWeaveRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaiku Yamaguchiๆญ ๆŽ

In-app purchases

None

Streamside

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WeaveRead

One-time1
  • WeaveRead Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Streamside free?
Streamside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeaveRead free?
WeaveRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Streamside or WeaveRead have ads?
Neither Streamside nor WeaveRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamside or WeaveRead?
Streamside ships an update every 3 months, and WeaveRead every 11 days. Most recently, Streamside was updated on September 8, 2026 and WeaveRead on August 22, 2026.

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