Comparison

TTRSS Reader 2 vs WeaveRead

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

Head to head
About

TTRSS Reader 2

This app provides a faster, more comfortable way to read RSS feeds from your Tiny Tiny RSS server. It allows sharing articles with URL shortening and saving them to Pocket.

Highlights
  • View RSS feeds from Tiny Tiny RSS server
  • Faster than web version
  • Comfortable reading experience
  • Share articles with URL shortening
  • Save articles to Pocket
  • Requires TTRSS server installation
Features
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Unofficial client for the project Tiny Tiny RSS. TTRSS Reader2 is an application which allows you to view your RSS feed stored on your server tiny tiny rss. The server is freely available on http://ttrss.org Faster than the web version, TTRSS Reader gives you a comfortable reading and the ability to share links to your articles with an option to shorten your URL with TinyUrl. You can save articles in Pocket. To use TTRSS Reader, you must have an TTRSS server installed and you must enable the API for your account on the server. For iOS 6 users, you can download TTRSS Reader version 1.

About

WeaveRead

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WeaveRead is a modern, lightweight RSS reader built entirely with Apple's latest native technologies. In an age of information overload, WeaveRead gives you a clean, focused reading experience — free from ads, algorithms, and clutter. KEY FEATURES • Apple-Native Experience Built with pure SwiftUI and SwiftData. Smooth scrolling, adaptive layouts, and seamless performance on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Private by Design Your feeds, article text, and links stay on your device by default. Optional iCloud sync covers subscriptions, reading progress, favorites, and preferences. Purchases go through RevenueCat. Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics are on by default to improve the app and fix crashes — not for ads. WeaveRead does not upload article text or links, and does not use advertising tracking. • Effortless Feed Management Subscribe via URL with automatic feed detection and site icon fetching. Organize, refresh, and manage all your sources from a clean sidebar. • Smart Reading Flow Articles presented in a smooth, flowing timeline. Swipe to mark read or star favorites. Filter by unread, starred, or by feed — find what matters fast. • Comfortable Reading Thoughtful typography and HTML rendering for a pleasant reading experience. Full image support including galleries and long images. • Personalization Dark mode support that follows your system. Customizable refresh intervals and reading preferences to match your workflow. WeaveRead is the RSS reader designed for readers who value simplicity, speed, and privacy.

Screenshots

TTRSS Reader 24 screens
WeaveRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TTRSS Reader 2 at none against WeaveRead's 1. TTRSS Reader 2 also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 18.0). WeaveRead's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. WeaveRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TTRSS Reader 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTRSS Reader 2 ships an update every 2 months, WeaveRead every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TTRSS Reader 2 versus WeaveRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRSS Reader 2WeaveRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperMJ-DEVS杭 李

In-app purchases

None

TTRSS Reader 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WeaveRead

One-time1
  • WeaveRead Pro$4.99

Questions

Is TTRSS Reader 2 free?
TTRSS Reader 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeaveRead free?
WeaveRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TTRSS Reader 2 or WeaveRead have ads?
Neither TTRSS Reader 2 nor WeaveRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TTRSS Reader 2 or WeaveRead?
TTRSS Reader 2 ships an update every 2 months, and WeaveRead every 11 days. Most recently, TTRSS Reader 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and WeaveRead on October 11, 2026.

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