# RSS Widget vs Watch Kast Audio Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RSS Widget at 88% against Watch Kast Audio Player's 0%. RSS Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Watch Kast Audio Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RSS Widget costs $0.99 and Watch Kast Audio Player $0.99 up front. Watch Kast Audio Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RSS Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Watch Kast Audio Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RSS Widget has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of RSS Widget's written reviews are positive against 0% of Watch Kast Audio Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RSS Widget ships an update every 3 months, Watch Kast Audio Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSS Widget | Watch Kast Audio Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-widget/id885161938/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-kast-audio-player/id1071703776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [Ronald Boyd](https://appshunter.io/developer/595565561) |

## What reviewers say

### RSS Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-widget/id885161938)

Customize your device's Home screen and Today view with custom widgets. Display RSS feeds in a visually appealing and configurable manner, with options for refresh frequency, content layout, and article filtering. Easily access your information and actions from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Customizable Home Screen widgets, Today View widgets, RSS feed display, Configurable refresh frequency, Multiple content display options, Article filtering, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Watch Kast Audio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-kast-audio-player/id1071703776)

Easily transfer and play audio files on your Apple Watch, independent of your phone. Record audio directly on your watch and sync it back to your iPhone. Organize and playback long-form audio for workouts, study, or work.

**Highlights:** Transfer MP3/M4A audio to Apple Watch, Independent playback on Apple Watch, Record audio on Apple Watch, Sync recorded audio to iPhone, Cloud syncing subscription option, Background audio playback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly File Sync | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly File Sync | $6.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSS Widget free?

RSS Widget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Watch Kast Audio Player free?

Watch Kast Audio Player costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RSS Widget or Watch Kast Audio Player?

Watch Kast Audio Player is rated higher. RSS Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Watch Kast Audio Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RSS Widget or Watch Kast Audio Player have ads?

Neither RSS Widget nor Watch Kast Audio Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSS Widget or Watch Kast Audio Player?

RSS Widget ships an update every 3 months, and Watch Kast Audio Player every 4 months. Most recently, RSS Widget was updated on October 3, 2026 and Watch Kast Audio Player on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*