Comparison

RSSroom vs FeedStash

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

Head to head
About

RSSroom

Features
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RSSroom is a fast, focused, and customizable RSS and Atom reader designed to keep all your favorite sources in one clean interface. Add websites, RSS feeds, and Atom feeds directly to the app. RSSroom automatically checks your active sources and displays new stories as they become available. PERSONALIZE YOUR READER Choose from a wide range of interface colors and make RSSroom match your style. The dark, distraction-free design keeps the focus on the stories that matter to you. GLOBAL FILTERS Hide unwanted stories across all your sources by adding words or phrases to Global Filters. Filters match the complete phrase you enter, giving you precise control over your feed. READER MODE Open supported articles in a clean Reader view with a single tap. Reader Mode removes unnecessary page elements and makes long articles more comfortable to read. UNREAD MANAGEMENT Quickly switch between all stories and unread stories. Mark individual articles as read or clear your unread list when you are finished. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD RSSroom adapts to both iPhone and iPad, with multi-column layouts that make better use of larger screens. LOCK SCREEN WIDGET Add the RSSroom widget to your Lock Screen for quick access to the app. KEY FEATURES • Add your own RSS and Atom sources • Automatic feed discovery • Customizable interface colors • Global word and phrase filters • All and Unread views • Built-in Reader Mode • "Live Monitor" feed for iPad • Mark all stories as read • Source search and management • Optimized iPhone and iPad layouts • Lock Screen widget • No account required • No advertisements • No subscriptions or in-app purchases RSSroom gives you direct control over what you follow, what you hide, and how your reader looks.

About

FeedStash

Manage your RSS feeds and saved articles from a self-hosted server. Enjoy offline reading, customizable layouts, and a private, ad-free experience across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted server for privacy
  • RSS and Atom feed management
  • Save articles and links
  • Offline reading with images
  • Article summarization and text-to-speech
  • Customizable themes and layouts
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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The RSS feeds you follow and the things you save for later, in one app, on a server you run yourself. FeedStash is the iPhone and iPad app for your own FeedStash server: free, open source, and one Docker container on a home server, NAS or VPS. Your feeds, saved pages and read state live there, not with us, so every device agrees. No account, no ads, no tracking. YOUR SERVER You need a FeedStash server to use this app. Setting one up takes one Docker command: github.com/LiftbridgeLabs/feedstash FEEDS * RSS and Atom feeds in folders, with unread counts * Swipe between articles, or jump to the next unread * Swipe to mark read, star or save to your stash * Mark read by age, with undo * Full articles for feeds that only send a summary * Offline reading, images included * Listen to articles, or get a summary made on your iPhone * Starter packs of feeds to follow * Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets THE STASH * Save links, notes and pictures from any app * Save from Shortcuts and Siri * A readable copy of every saved page, even if the site goes away * Folders, tags and smart lists * List, grid or tiles * Search everything you've kept ON iPAD * A layout made for the bigger screen MAKE IT YOURS * Nine color schemes, light or dark * Three list spacings and adjustable text size The server also gives you a web app, and imports from OPML, Feedly and bookmark files.

Screenshots

RSSroom4 screens
FeedStash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSSroom at daily against FeedStash's weekly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RSSroom ships an update daily, FeedStash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RSSroom versus FeedStash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSroomFeedStash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan TUNCERLiftbridge Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

RSSroom

No in-app purchases

None

FeedStash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSroom free?
RSSroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FeedStash free?
FeedStash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSroom or FeedStash have ads?
Neither RSSroom nor FeedStash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSroom or FeedStash?
RSSroom ships an update daily, and FeedStash weekly. Most recently, RSSroom was updated on October 31, 2026 and FeedStash on November 1, 2026.

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