Liquid Feeds Widget vs Really Simple Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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. 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 - 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.
Really Simple Reader
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A feed reader that doesn't take itself more seriously than your articles. Really Simple Reader shows you what you've subscribed to – chronological, clear, no algorithm, no banner ads, no forced sign-up. As simple as it sounds: Enter a feed URL, done. Really Simple Reader stores everything locally on your device – no account needed. No login, no email address, no cloud requirement. Everything a feed reader needs: • A combined timeline for all feeds – or filtered by folder • A clean article view with no distractions, with Safari Reader as a fallback • Folders to organize your sources • "Read Later" for articles that don't fit right now • Notifications for new articles (optional) • Import/export your feed list (OPML) • Automatic cleanup of old articles, fully adjustable Your data stays your data. Everything is stored locally on your device. If you want, you can optionally enable sync across multiple devices – a deliberate extra feature, never a requirement. Really Simple Reader is for anyone who wants to use RSS the way it was meant to be: a calm, reliable way to keep track of your own sources – without an app getting between you and your articles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Feeds Widget at none against Really Simple Reader's 1. Really Simple Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). 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
Both are free to download. Really Simple Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Liquid Feeds Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
Liquid Feeds Widget ships an update every 5 days, Really Simple Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Liquid Feeds Widget | Really Simple Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PETR HAZUZA | Enrico Weinhold |
In-app purchases
Liquid Feeds Widget
No in-app purchases
Really Simple Reader
- Full Access$2.99
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