Comparison

tiny Reader RSS vs RSSReader

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

Head to head
About

tiny Reader RSS

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
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tiny Reader is an unofficial lightweight RSS reader for Tiny Tiny RSS (TTRSS). It requires a Tiny Tiny RSS server with an account and an activated API. ** Please contact support for help and feature request. **

About

RSSReader

Curate your personal news stream by adding any RSS feeds you desire. Stay informed with a customized list of updates tailored to your interests.

Highlights
  • Customizable RSS feed list
  • Add any feed
  • Stay informed
  • Personalized updates
Features
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Create your own customized RSS feed list to keep yourself updated. Add any feeds you want anytime, and keep informed.

Screenshots

tiny Reader RSS4 screens
RSSReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: tiny Reader RSS at 4.1 against RSSReader's 1.0. tiny Reader RSS also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). RSSReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. tiny Reader RSS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RSSReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tiny Reader RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tiny Reader RSS has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of tiny Reader RSS's written reviews are positive against 57% of RSSReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, RSSReader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tiny Reader RSS versus RSSReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertiny Reader RSSRSSReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (31 ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPascal PLUCHONKChiang

Customer experience

tiny Reader RSS

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative13.1%

RSSReader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

tiny Reader RSS

One-time2
  • Tiny tip for tiny Reader$0.99
  • Normal tip for tiny Reader$2.99
None

RSSReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tiny Reader RSS free?
tiny Reader RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSSReader free?
RSSReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tiny Reader RSS or RSSReader?
tiny Reader RSS is rated higher. tiny Reader RSS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while RSSReader averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do tiny Reader RSS or RSSReader have ads?
Neither tiny Reader RSS nor RSSReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tiny Reader RSS or RSSReader?
tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, and RSSReader every 3 months. Most recently, tiny Reader RSS was updated on October 6, 2026 and RSSReader on September 30, 2026.

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