# Inoreader vs Unread

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Inoreader at 4.4K against Unread's 442. Inoreader also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Unread's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (72% vs 64%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inoreader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Unread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Inoreader against 4.6 for Unread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inoreader has 4.4K ratings behind it against 442, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Inoreader's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unread's.

Inoreader ships an update every 3 weeks, Unread every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inoreader | Unread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inoreader-news-and-rss-reader/id892355414/reviews)** | [4.6 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Innologica](https://appshunter.io/developer/892355417) | [Golden Hill Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/404445480) |

## What reviewers say

### Inoreader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inoreader-news-and-rss-reader/id892355414)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · News, #170 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Take control of your news consumption by building a personalized feed. Follow websites, newsletters, and social media, filter out noise, and discover content. Read, listen, and organize articles with advanced automation and customization options.

**Highlights:** Personalized newsfeed creation, Follow websites, newsletters, and social media, Content discovery and collection, Automation tools for filtering, Read or listen to articles, Offline reading, Customizable layouts and themes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro plan (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro plan (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro plan (annual) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful filtering and rules
- 🔒 Stable and reliable service
- 👍 Customizable interface
- 👍 Generous free tier
- 🚀 Efficient article management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive search functionality
- 👎 Accessibility issues
- 👎 Expensive premium pricing
- 🐛 Unreliable push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to mark articles as unread after 'mark all as read'
- Inconsistent behavior when opening articles from notifications
- Rendering issues with embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos)
- Sync issues between mobile app and web version
- Frequent crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved article sharing capabilities
- Customizable font and layout options
- Seamless integration with other apps
- Enhanced search and filtering tools


### Unread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unread-an-rss-reader/id1363637349)

This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Customizable color themes, Cross-device syncing, Automatic webpage text display, Offline access with caching, Integration with read-later services, Widgets for unread counts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unread Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Free first year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unread: Discounted first year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure login integration
- 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability
- 💡 Automated full-text article retrieval

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
- 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
- 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
- 🔠 Lack of customization options (e.g., font, theme)

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional article duplication
- Issues with 'Keep Unread' feature
- Text formatting problems in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for more RSS providers (e.g., Miniflux, FreshRSS)
- Implement keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Improve information density on iPad layout
- Introduce a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inoreader free?

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

### Is Unread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inoreader or Unread?

Inoreader is rated higher. Inoreader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Unread averages 4.6 from 442 ratings.

### Do Inoreader or Unread have ads?

Neither Inoreader nor Unread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inoreader or Unread?

Inoreader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unread every 8 days. Most recently, Inoreader was updated on October 21, 2026 and Unread on October 20, 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.*