Comparison

Streamside vs SMPRSS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

SMPRSS

Features
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SMPRSS is a fast, focused, and customizable RSS and Atom reader designed to keep all your favorite sources in one clean interface. Add websites, RSS feeds, and Atom feeds directly to the app. SMPRSS automatically checks your active sources and displays new stories as they become available. PERSONALIZE YOUR READER Choose from a wide range of interface colors and make SMPRSS match your style. The dark, distraction-free design keeps the focus on the stories that matter to you. GLOBAL FILTERS Hide unwanted stories across all your sources by adding words or phrases to Global Filters. Filters match the complete phrase you enter, giving you precise control over your feed. READER MODE Open supported articles in a clean Reader view with a single tap. Reader Mode removes unnecessary page elements and makes long articles more comfortable to read. UNREAD MANAGEMENT Quickly switch between all stories and unread stories. Mark individual articles as read or clear your unread list when you are finished. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD SMPRSS adapts to both iPhone and iPad, with multi-column layouts that make better use of larger screens. LOCK SCREEN WIDGET Add the SMPRSS widget to your Lock Screen for quick access to the app. KEY FEATURES • Add your own RSS and Atom sources • Automatic feed discovery • Customizable interface colors • Global word and phrase filters • All and Unread views • Built-in Reader Mode • "Live Monitor" feed for iPad • Mark all stories as read • Source search and management • Optimized iPhone and iPad layouts • Lock Screen widget • No account required • No advertisements • No subscriptions or in-app purchases SMPRSS gives you direct control over what you follow, what you hide, and how your reader looks.

Screenshots

Streamside4 screens
SMPRSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMPRSS at daily against Streamside's every 3 months. SMPRSS also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamside ships an update every 3 months, SMPRSS daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Streamside versus SMPRSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamsideSMPRSS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaiku YamaguchiCan TUNCER

In-app purchases

None

Streamside

No in-app purchases

None

SMPRSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streamside free?
Streamside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMPRSS free?
SMPRSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Streamside or SMPRSS have ads?
Neither Streamside nor SMPRSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamside or SMPRSS?
Streamside ships an update every 3 months, and SMPRSS daily. Most recently, Streamside was updated on September 23, 2026 and SMPRSS on September 26, 2026.

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