Comparison

MyRssFeed vs WeaveRead

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

Head to head
About

MyRssFeed

A minimalist RSS reader focused on simplicity and privacy. Subscribe to blogs, news sites, and podcasts with no accounts or tracking. Read articles offline and organize feeds into custom categories.

Highlights
  • RSS, Atom, JSON Feed support
  • OPML import/export
  • Custom feed categories
  • Offline article reading
  • Background feed refresh
  • Clean article reader
  • Bookmarking and search
Features
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MyRssFeed is a simple RSS reader for following your favorite publications, blogs, and news sites at your own pace. Find a source by name or topic, or add an RSS, Atom, or JSON Feed URL. A getting-started guide helps you build your reading list. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD On iPad, browse your library, article list, and reader in an adaptive layout. Read comfortably in portrait, landscape, or a smaller window. READ YOUR WAY • Browse articles from all your sources in one place • Filter unread stories and search your articles • Save articles for later and read downloaded content offline • Enjoy clear typography and light or dark mode KEEP YOUR SOURCES ORGANIZED • Group sources into folders • Mark a source’s articles as read with a swipe • Import and export subscriptions using OPML • Refresh your feeds to check for new stories YOUR DIGEST On supported devices with Apple Intelligence enabled, get on-device summaries of recent article previews. When a selection cannot be summarized, Digest can show clearly labeled headlines and excerpts from your sources instead. Open any story to read the original. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No MyFeed account, ads, or tracking. Your library is stored on your device by default. If you enable optional iCloud sync, your feeds, folders, reading state, saved articles, and reading positions sync through your private iCloud database, managed by Apple. MyFeed does not operate a server that stores this data. Turning sync off keeps your local library and iCloud copy. Feed downloads and linked websites still contact their publishers. Requires iOS 18 or later. AI summaries require iOS 26 or later and a device with Apple Intelligence available and enabled.

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 — free from ads, algorithms, and clutter. KEY FEATURES • Apple-Native Experience Built with pure SwiftUI and SwiftData. Smooth scrolling, adaptive layouts, and seamless performance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Private by Design Your feeds, article text, and links stay on your device by default. Optional iCloud sync covers subscriptions, reading progress, favorites, and preferences. Purchases go through RevenueCat. Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics are on by default to improve the app and fix crashes — not for ads. WeaveRead does not upload article text or links, and does not use advertising tracking. • 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. • Smart Reading Flow Articles presented in a smooth, flowing timeline. Swipe to mark read or star favorites. Filter by unread, starred, or by feed — find what matters fast. • Comfortable Reading Thoughtful typography and HTML rendering for a pleasant reading experience. Full image support including galleries and long images. • 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

MyRssFeed4 screens
WeaveRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyRssFeed at none against WeaveRead's 1. MyRssFeed also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WeaveRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyRssFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyRssFeed ships an update every 4 days, WeaveRead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyRssFeed versus WeaveRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyRssFeedWeaveRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZhengda Lu杭 李

In-app purchases

None

MyRssFeed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WeaveRead

One-time1
  • WeaveRead Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MyRssFeed free?
MyRssFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeaveRead free?
WeaveRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyRssFeed or WeaveRead have ads?
Neither MyRssFeed nor WeaveRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyRssFeed or WeaveRead?
MyRssFeed ships an update every 4 days, and WeaveRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyRssFeed was updated on September 19, 2026 and WeaveRead on September 25, 2026.

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