Comparison

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro vs Simple Backup Contacts Pro

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

Head to head
About

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

A fast and customizable RSS reader for iPhone and iPad. It syncs with popular RSS services, caches articles for offline reading, and offers extensive UI customization. The Pro version includes landscape mode and keyword search.

Highlights
  • Syncs with multiple RSS services (Feedly, InoReader, etc.)
  • Caches articles and images for offline reading
  • Extensive UI customization options
  • Supports multiple accounts
  • Keyword search for feeds (Pro version)
  • Landscape mode support (Pro version)
Features
Currently charting
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Feeddler was first released in 2010, a few days before the first-generation iPad release. Feeddler has been one of the most popular RSS readers for iPhone and iPad and has been picked as a top news app by numerous media over the years. * "New and Noteworthy" and "What's Hot" - featured by Apple * "Cleanest and most user-friendly interface" - iPhone Life Magazine * "Essential iPad Apps" - Gizmodo * "10 Must Have iPad Apps" - Cool Tricks N Tips * ... and many more Feeddler is a fast and highly customizable RSS Reader client that stays perfect sync with RSS services and presents RSS stories in an easy-to-read interface. Feeddler is a universal app that supports iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads. Features: * Syncs with Bazqux Reader (optional account, 30-day free trial). * Syncs with FeedHQ (optional account, , 30-day free trial). * Syncs with Feedly (optional account, free). * Syncs with InoReader (optional account, free). * Syncs with The Old Reader (optional account, free). * Supports multiple accounts. * Supports feed management - add/delete/rename/sort subscriptions and folders. * Caches RSS articles and images for offline reading * Able to set up each subscription to open articles directly in RSS, full text mode, or web (online only). * Able to mark all items as read for any RSS subscription or mark only loaded items as read. * Able to mark items as read based on date or automatically mark items as read while user scrolling headlines. * Able to show only feeds/folders with unread items. * Swipe RSS articles for navigation, and pinch articles to change font size. * Save/Share articles by tapping-and-holding any articles shown on the preview list. * E-mail sharing with optional default recipients. * Copy-and-paste titles, links, or full articles. * Lots of UI customization options including summary preview and the comfortable night mode. More features in the Pro version: + Supports landscape mode on iPhone. + Supports keyword search to find and add feeds. + Sync all subscriptions, or sync subscriptions in a folder for offline reading. + Sync options: sync all feeds or unread items only, sync from last sync, days or weeks. For faster syncing, use "Unread only" + "FromLastSync." + No ads If you like Feeddler, please consider writing positive reviews on the App Store. We keep adding features, fixing bugs, and improving app performance. Please send us feedback at feeddler@gmail.com. Thanks for your support.

About

Simple Backup Contacts Pro

Easily back up and restore all your contacts with a single touch. Send backups as .vcf files via email and restore them by simply opening the attachment. Transfer contacts between devices without needing a computer or synchronization.

Highlights
  • Offline backup
  • Single-touch backup
  • Email backup files (.vcf)
  • Easy restore from email
  • Transfer contacts between iOS devices
  • VCF format support
Features
Currently charting
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“Simple Backup Contacts” is the easiest way to backup and restore your contacts all from your phone without needing a computer or synchronization.  
 You can backup all your contacts with a single touch and send yourself as a .vcf attachment via email.  
 All contacts can then easily be restored any time by simply opening .vcf file in your mailbox.  
 
 Key Features:  
 * Offline Backup. No need to sync to any server. Just email the backup file to yourself.  * Easy restore. No need to use any app to restore backup file. Just tap on the *.vcf backup file in the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad mail client.  * Easily transfer contacts between iOS Devices using just email client.  * Backup Contacts as VCF (VCard

Screenshots

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro4 screens
Simple Backup Contacts Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Feeddler RSS Reader Pro at 65% against Simple Backup Contacts Pro's 0%. Feeddler RSS Reader Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Simple Backup Contacts Pro's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99 and Simple Backup Contacts Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Backup Contacts Pro every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro versus Simple Backup Contacts Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeeddler RSS Reader ProSimple Backup Contacts Pro
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#26 — better#60
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC.B. LiuGiacomo Guglielmi

Customer experience

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

All ratings106 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.2%

Simple Backup Contacts Pro

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes when opening articles
  • Inability to log in or sync with RSS services
  • Inconsistent behavior when marking items as read
  • Issues with the in-app browser and article rendering

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search feature
  • Improve offline reading capabilities
  • Enhance integration with third-party apps
  • Implement better font and theme customization
  • Add translation or language support

Simple Backup Contacts Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Backup Contacts Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Feeddler RSS Reader Pro free?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Backup Contacts Pro free?
Simple Backup Contacts Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Feeddler RSS Reader Pro or Simple Backup Contacts Pro have ads?
Neither Feeddler RSS Reader Pro nor Simple Backup Contacts Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro or Simple Backup Contacts Pro?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Backup Contacts Pro every 37 months. Most recently, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Backup Contacts Pro on October 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro or Simple Backup Contacts Pro?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Simple Backup Contacts Pro at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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