# tiny Reader RSS vs Heartfeed RSS Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Heartfeed RSS Reader at 4.8 against tiny Reader RSS's 4.1. Heartfeed RSS Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (89% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tiny Reader RSS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Heartfeed RSS Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heartfeed RSS Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of tiny Reader RSS's written reviews are positive against 89% of Heartfeed RSS Reader's.

tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tiny Reader RSS | Heartfeed RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-reader-rss/id689519762/reviews) | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pascal PLUCHON](https://appshunter.io/developer/397679734) | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) |

## What reviewers say

### tiny Reader RSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-reader-rss/id689519762)

This is a lightweight, unofficial RSS reader designed for Tiny Tiny RSS (TTRSS). It requires a TTRSS server with an activated API and user account to function.

**Highlights:** Lightweight RSS reader, Unofficial TTRSS client, Requires TTRSS server, API integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny tip for tiny Reader | $0.99 | one-time |
| Normal tip for tiny Reader | $2.99 | one-time |


### Heartfeed RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321)

This app offers an efficient, no-nonsense way to read news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds without requiring account setup or server reliance. It features a compact grid view, background feed refreshing, and seamless syncing across iOS devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Compact grid view for feeds, Internal browser with content blocker support, Automatic iCloud sync for feeds and read status, Quick pick list for selecting news items, Background feed refresh and caching, Bookmark management with iCloud sync, Night mode theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipping the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited feeds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tipping the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Even more tip to the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum tip to the developer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Perfect Pulse replacement with grid/tile layout
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and streamlined interface
- ⚡ Fast and efficient news consumption
- 🔄 Reliable syncing across devices
- 📱 Clean, uncluttered design without bloat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and usage
- 💰 Paywall for unlimited feeds ($2.99)
- 🔍 No search functionality across feeds
- 📸 Limited thumbnail/image display options
- 🌍 No multi-language or RTL script support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Crashes after adding feeds
- Multiple crashes during normal usage
- App fails to start after recent updates
- iCloud syncing issues (requires troubleshooting)

**Requested features**

- Search functionality with highlighting across feeds
- Individual mark-as-read buttons per feed
- Thumbnail images in grid view
- Apple Watch app support
- Offline reading capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tiny Reader RSS free?

tiny Reader RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, tiny Reader RSS or Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is rated higher. tiny Reader RSS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Heartfeed RSS Reader averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.

### Do tiny Reader RSS or Heartfeed RSS Reader have ads?

Neither tiny Reader RSS nor Heartfeed RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tiny Reader RSS or Heartfeed RSS Reader?

tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, and Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. Most recently, tiny Reader RSS was updated on August 1, 2026 and Heartfeed RSS Reader on September 12, 2026.

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