Comparison

MyRssFeed vs SereneReader

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, IPHONE DUO, AND IPAD Open iPhone Duo to browse stories beside the reader. Keep your article and reading position as you fold, unfold, or rotate. On iPad, browse your 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

SereneReader

A minimalist RSS reader designed for focused reading without distractions. Syncs across all your devices and offers offline access to articles. Organize your feeds and discover new content with ease.

Highlights
  • Offline article reading
  • Cross-device sync
  • Minimalist interface
  • Customizable reading view
  • Feed organization
  • Discover new feeds
Features
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Read without the noise. SereneReader is a calm, native RSS reader for people who want to read — not manage notifications. No ads, no algorithms, no AI summaries you didn't ask for. Just your feeds, in a quiet interface built around the text. WORKS EVERYWHERE, IN SYNC Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, plus the web at serenereader.com. Star an article on your phone and it's already starred on your Mac — reading state, feeds, and folders sync across every device in real time. CALM BY DESIGN The interface feels like a quiet room. Articles open in a clean reading view, and a focused mode strips everything away except the words. Adjust font size, line height, and content width to taste. Hand-tuned themes — including the easy-on-the-eyes Jade Night — make late-night reading comfortable. READS WELL OFFLINE Articles are cached on device. Read on the train, star and mark things as you go, and every change syncs when you're back online. YOUR READING, YOUR RULES Organize feeds into folders, search everything, and browse a curated Discover catalog to find new feeds when you want them. Import and export your subscriptions with OPML. Nothing is pushed on you: no streaks, no badges, no "we noticed you haven't opened the app." Full keyboard navigation on Mac and iPad; swipe actions on iPhone. FREE TO START Free to download and read. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks higher feed limits, every theme, and API access — no credit card to get started, no trial that quietly locks you out. Sign in takes seconds: a code by email, or your Google, GitHub, or Apple account. No passwords to remember. Terms of Use: https://serenereader.com/terms

Screenshots

MyRssFeed3 screens
SereneReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SereneReader at 5.0 against MyRssFeed's 4.5. SereneReader also leads on device support (4 vs 2). MyRssFeed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. SereneReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. MyRssFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SereneReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyRssFeed ships an update every 5 days, SereneReader every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyRssFeed versus SereneReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyRssFeedSereneReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperZhengda LuJonesLabs LLC

Customer experience

MyRssFeed

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SereneReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyRssFeed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SereneReader

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$6.991 Month

Questions

Is MyRssFeed free?
MyRssFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SereneReader free?
SereneReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyRssFeed or SereneReader?
SereneReader is rated higher. MyRssFeed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SereneReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyRssFeed or SereneReader have ads?
Neither MyRssFeed nor SereneReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyRssFeed or SereneReader?
MyRssFeed ships an update every 5 days, and SereneReader every 4 days. Most recently, MyRssFeed was updated on October 31, 2026 and SereneReader on October 31, 2026.

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