Streamside vs WeaveRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Streamside
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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
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 โข Apple-Native Experience Built with pure SwiftUI and SwiftData. Smooth scrolling, adaptive layouts, and seamless performance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. โข 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. โข 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. โข 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. โข Comfortable Reading Thoughtful typography and HTML rendering for a pleasant reading experience. Full image support including galleries and long images. โข 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. WeaveRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Streamside asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Streamside | WeaveRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maiku Yamaguchi | ๆญ ๆ |
In-app purchases
Streamside
No in-app purchases
WeaveRead
- WeaveRead Pro$4.99









