# Flat RSS vs Inkstead

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flat RSS at 18.6 against Inkstead's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flat RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Inkstead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat RSS ships an update every 10 days, Inkstead every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flat RSS | Inkstead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rene Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868527187) | [Ivo Nunes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871241076) |

## What reviewers say

### Flat RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-rss/id6759013390)

Consolidate all your reading, watching, and listening into one calm, chronological feed. Save articles, videos, and podcasts from various sources, with offline access and cross-device sync. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Unified feed for RSS, podcasts, videos, social media, Save articles, videos, and links to Stash, Offline access for saved content, Cross-device iCloud sync, Ad-free and privacy-focused experience, Customizable feed filtering

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flat Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Flat Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Flat Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Inkstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkstead/id6772740562)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkstead Plus | $12.99 | per year |
| Inkstead Plus Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flat RSS free?

Flat RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inkstead free?

Inkstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Flat RSS or Inkstead have ads?

Neither Flat RSS nor Inkstead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flat RSS or Inkstead?

Flat RSS ships an update every 10 days, and Inkstead every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flat RSS was updated on October 2, 2026 and Inkstead on October 2, 2026.

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