Comparison

Liquid Feeds Widget vs SereneReader

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

Head to head
About

Liquid Feeds Widget

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Liquid Feeds Widget is a free reader for RSS feeds and for web pages that don't have one, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Paste an RSS or Atom address, or turn a page into a feed. Add an example headline and Liquid Feeds picks the matching links. You can use the same chooser when you edit an HTML feed. Stay up to date with your favorite websites and blogs in one place. A clean interface and a widget keep the latest headlines close. Why you'll love Liquid Feeds Widget: - HTML feeds from ordinary web pages, plus classic RSS and Atom - A widget that shows the latest stories from the feed you choose, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Your feed list synced across your devices - Modern, minimal design for fast, distraction-free headlines - Easy feed management and quick access to your favorite sources - 100% free to use Check headlines in the app or on the widget, then open the story in your browser.

About

SereneReader

A calm, native RSS reader designed for focused reading without distractions. It offers a clean interface, offline reading capabilities, and seamless syncing across all your devices. Organize your feeds, discover new content, and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Offline article caching
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Customizable reading view
  • Feed organization
  • Discover new feeds
  • OPML import/export
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

Liquid Feeds Widget4 screens
SereneReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Feeds Widget at none against SereneReader's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. SereneReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Liquid Feeds Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Liquid Feeds Widget versus SereneReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquid Feeds WidgetSereneReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.426.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPETR HAZUZAJonesLabs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Liquid Feeds Widget

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SereneReader

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Liquid Feeds Widget free?
Liquid Feeds Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SereneReader free?
SereneReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liquid Feeds Widget or SereneReader have ads?
Neither Liquid Feeds Widget nor SereneReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liquid Feeds Widget or SereneReader?
Liquid Feeds Widget ships an update weekly, and SereneReader weekly. Most recently, Liquid Feeds Widget was updated on October 31, 2026 and SereneReader on November 10, 2026.

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