# tiny Reader RSS vs RSS Reader & Widget

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Reader & Widget at 5.0 against tiny Reader RSS's 4.1. RSS Reader & Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). tiny Reader RSS's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tiny Reader RSS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RSS Reader & Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

RSS Reader & Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tiny Reader RSS has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | tiny Reader RSS | RSS Reader & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-reader-rss/id689519762/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-and-widget/id1540967542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pascal PLUCHON](https://appshunter.io/developer/397679734) | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) |

## 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 |


### RSS Reader & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-and-widget/id1540967542)

Display your favorite news feeds directly on your home screen with a customizable widget. Easily add RSS feeds within the app for quick access to updates. Designed for simplicity and convenience.

**Highlights:** Add RSS Feeds in App, iOS14 Widget Support, Customizable Widget, Simple and Easy to Use, Direct Home Screen Access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tiny Reader RSS free?

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

### Is RSS Reader & Widget free?

RSS Reader & Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, tiny Reader RSS or RSS Reader & Widget?

RSS Reader & Widget is rated higher. tiny Reader RSS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while RSS Reader & Widget averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tiny Reader RSS or RSS Reader & Widget have ads?

Neither tiny Reader RSS nor RSS Reader & Widget shows ads.

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

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

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