Comparison

Asterysk vs FoxFeed

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

Head to head
About

Asterysk

This AI chat assistant integrates with your browser to let you interact with any webpage. It supports multiple leading AI models and allows you to use your own API keys for enhanced privacy and direct interaction with AI providers.

Highlights
  • AI chat on any webpage
  • Support for Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
  • Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
  • Context-aware page analysis
  • Conversation history by domain
  • Slash commands for quick actions
  • Floating window or sidebar view
Features
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Asterysk brings AI chat to any webpage in your Browser. Use your own API keys to chat with leading AI models — no middleman, no tracking, no servers. Features: - Multi-AI: Switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic models on the fly - BYOK: Bring your own API keys — your data goes directly to the provider - Context Aware: Reads the current page so you can ask about any article, doc, or code - Conversation History: Chats organized by domain, pick up right where you left off - Slash Commands: Quick actions like summarize, explain, analyze, and generate code - Floating or Sidebar: Choose between a draggable window or full-height sidebar - 100% Privacy: No servers, no tracking — everything stays on your device

About

FoxFeed

Features
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Information is scattered across websites, blogs, communities, and apps. You scroll through everything, yet remember nothing. Reading should not be endless switching back and forth, but a steady, focused rhythm. FoxFeed brings scattered information sources into one clean timeline, keeping every article exactly where it belongs. 「All Subscriptions in One Place」 Add a URL, scan a QR code, or import OPML for batch migration. Bring websites, blogs, media outlets, and update sources together in one place, so you no longer have to worry about finding the right entry point. Supports multiple formats, including RSS、Atom、JSON Feed、RDF, and more. 「Clean Timeline Reading」 The home page organizes the latest articles by date and supports filtering by all, unread, and individual subscription sources. Read what you want one by one, while read articles are automatically hidden, allowing reading to return to focus itself. 「Original · Readable · Web」 Article details support original content, readable mode, and web mode, while preserving the complete table of contents structure. Open articles in an external browser or share them with one tap whenever needed, for a smooth and seamless experience. 「Favorites、Tags & Search」 Save articles worth reading again, and organize them with tags. Find them quickly later through search, so inspiration is never lost. 「Translation」 Supports article translation, bilingual comparison, smart summaries, intelligent tag annotation, and text-to-speech. Grasp the key points of long articles in seconds, remove language barriers from foreign content, and greatly improve reading efficiency. 「Deep Customization」 Subscription groups, refresh frequency, retention period, themes, and icons can all be freely customized according to your habits. Helps you organize scattered information sources into a stable personal reading flow. 「Subscription Cancellation Instructions」 1. The subscription is an auto-renewing service. After purchase confirmation, the fee will be charged to the user’s iTunes account. 2. Within 24 hours before the membership period ends, the system will automatically charge the account and extend the membership service by 1 month. 3. To cancel the subscription, please manually turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. 4. Cancellation path: Open iPhone「Settings」> go to「iTunes Store & App Store」> tap「Apple ID」> select「View Apple ID」> tap「Subscriptions」under「Account Settings」> find and cancel “Recurring Subscription”. 「Privacy Policy & Terms of Service」 * Privacy Policy: https://logspot.hocgin.top/Feed/?active=privacy-policy * Terms of Service: https://logspot.hocgin.top/Feed/?active=terms-of-service

Screenshots

Asterysk4 screens
FoxFeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Asterysk at weekly against FoxFeed's fortnightly. Asterysk also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Asterysk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FoxFeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asterysk ships an update weekly, FoxFeed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Asterysk versus FoxFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsteryskFoxFeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShivkanth Bagavathy承金 洪

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Asterysk

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
4 purchases

FoxFeed

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99

Questions

Is Asterysk free?
Asterysk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxFeed free?
FoxFeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Asterysk or FoxFeed have ads?
Neither Asterysk nor FoxFeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asterysk or FoxFeed?
Asterysk ships an update weekly, and FoxFeed fortnightly. Most recently, Asterysk was updated on October 4, 2026 and FoxFeed on October 14, 2026.

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