# Inoreader vs DeepSpace Podcasts

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Inoreader at 4.4K against DeepSpace Podcasts's 1. Inoreader also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). DeepSpace Podcasts's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inoreader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and DeepSpace Podcasts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DeepSpace Podcasts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inoreader has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Inoreader ships an update fortnightly, DeepSpace Podcasts weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inoreader | DeepSpace Podcasts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inoreader-news-and-rss-reader/id892355414/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepspace-podcasts/id6779673095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Innologica](https://appshunter.io/developer/892355417) | [Adam Boyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885163974) |

## What reviewers say

### Inoreader

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**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


### DeepSpace Podcasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepspace-podcasts/id6779673095)

A private, local-first podcast player offering advanced playback controls and smart playlist creation. Enjoy offline listening, customizable audio settings, and seamless playback across devices without ads or mandatory accounts.

**Highlights:** Local-first storage, Smart playlist creation (AutoQs), Customizable playback speed and audio enhancement, Offline episode downloads, Sleep timer, Cross-device playback control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeepSpace Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| DeepSpace Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inoreader free?

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

### Is DeepSpace Podcasts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inoreader or DeepSpace Podcasts?

DeepSpace Podcasts is rated higher. Inoreader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while DeepSpace Podcasts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inoreader or DeepSpace Podcasts have ads?

Neither Inoreader nor DeepSpace Podcasts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inoreader or DeepSpace Podcasts?

Inoreader ships an update fortnightly, and DeepSpace Podcasts weekly. Most recently, Inoreader was updated on November 12, 2026 and DeepSpace Podcasts on November 10, 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.*