Comparison

RSSroom vs SOURCE! News Reader

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

SOURCE! News Reader

Features
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Take Back Your Morning. SOURCE! is where you check the news before you open social media. No algorithm decides what lands in front of you, no billionaire-owned feed reorders your reality to chase engagement, and no outrage loop dictates your morning. Just handpicked RSS Packs of vetted, independent journalism—and the feeds you choose—delivered in the exact order they were published. Before you step into the noise, get the full picture on your terms. WHY SOURCE! FIRST? Zero Algorithms: Every story comes straight from an RSS feed in real-time. Nothing is boosted because it's controversial; nothing is hidden to keep you scrolling. Curated Packs: RSS Packs are starter packs for your news feed. Jumpstart your reading with collections like Headlines: Best in the World, or build your own custom Packs around topics and local outlets. Context Without the Outrage: Use Buzz to see what journalists and creators are discussing on Bluesky without the like/repost counts or outrage bait. Complete Control: Add your own custom RSS feeds, save stories for later, or export your Packs anywhere as open RSS feeds—because your feed belongs to you, not a platform. Check the news first. Own your mind.

Screenshots

RSSroom4 screens
SOURCE! News Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RSSroom at daily against SOURCE! News Reader's every 8 days. SOURCE! News Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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, SOURCE! News Reader every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RSSroom versus SOURCE! News Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSroomSOURCE! News Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCan TUNCERJason Sattler

In-app purchases

None

RSSroom

No in-app purchases

None

SOURCE! News Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSroom free?
RSSroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOURCE! News Reader free?
SOURCE! News Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSroom or SOURCE! News Reader have ads?
Neither RSSroom nor SOURCE! News Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RSSroom or SOURCE! News Reader?
RSSroom ships an update daily, and SOURCE! News Reader every 8 days. Most recently, RSSroom was updated on October 31, 2026 and SOURCE! News Reader on October 31, 2026.

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