# tiny Reader RSS vs Elytra

The clearest difference is monetization model: tiny Reader RSS at free with in-app purchases against Elytra's subscription. tiny Reader RSS also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). Elytra's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tiny Reader RSS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Elytra sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

tiny Reader RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of tiny Reader RSS's written reviews are positive against 44% of Elytra's.

tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, Elytra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tiny Reader RSS | Elytra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-reader-rss/id689519762/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal PLUCHON](https://appshunter.io/developer/397679734) | [Nikhil Nigade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422296034) |

## 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 |


### Elytra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elytra-rss-feed-reader/id1433266971)

A privacy-focused RSS reader for iOS and macOS that offers native article rendering, advanced search, and cross-device synchronization. It strips tracking scripts and provides customizable appearance options for a clean reading experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy-focused design, Native article and image rendering, Cross-device synchronization, Search within articles, Customizable appearance, Mute filters, Widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.49 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tiny Reader RSS free?

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

### Is Elytra free?

Elytra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

tiny Reader RSS is rated higher. tiny Reader RSS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Elytra averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither tiny Reader RSS nor Elytra shows ads.

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

tiny Reader RSS ships an update every 4 months, and Elytra fortnightly. Most recently, tiny Reader RSS was updated on August 1, 2026 and Elytra on September 19, 2026.

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