Comparison

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro vs Amethyst

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

Amethyst

A streamlined RSS reader designed for Apple devices, offering customizable feed organization, real-time notifications, and article bookmarking. It supports RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds, syncing seamlessly across your Apple ecosystem.

Highlights
  • RSS, Atom, JSON feed support
  • Feed grouping and sorting
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Article bookmarking
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • OPML import/export
Features
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Amethyst is the ultimate RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Built by a writer, for writers. It support RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds. It offers in depth customization, group sorting, real time push notifications, recaps, and much more. It feels right at home on your Apple device, being optimized for larger screen layouts - and truly makes RSS feel painless. Your feeds sync across iCloud, providing a unified experience across all of your Apple devices. Stay organized - Group feeds into folders and reorder them however you like - Mark your key sources as favorites - Bookmark articles to read later - Unread indicators quickly show you whats new - "Here's what you missed" summary when you're away for a little while - Keep up with your reading stats on your profile Real-time push notifications - Get notified the moment your favorite publications post new articles - Dial in your notifications per feed, so you only see what's most important - Never miss key stories, even when the app is in the background - Set certain feeds as Time Sensitive, so they always show up despite your Focus mode - Free users get up to 4 notification sources, Plus users gain unlimited Deep integration - View articles on your Apple Watch through complication or notifications, beam it to your iPhone to read later - Home and Lock Screen widgets to keep up with the news without checking the app - Mac keyboard shortcuts for easy navigation without lifting a finger - Share sheet extension to bookmark articles or add new sources, straight from Safari Discover new sources - Browse curated feeds organized by topic for added variety - Preview any source before adding it to your library - Import and export your feed collection with OPML, making it easy to switch in or out Amethyst Plus - Customize your folder icons, theme color, and app icon - Follow writers, so you can keep up with your favorite sources - Unlimited real time push notifications, instead of just 4 Thanks for using Amethyst! Feel free to share any feedback with me at feedback@amethyst.news. Subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro4 screens
Amethyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Feeddler RSS Reader Pro at 65% against Amethyst's 0%. Feeddler RSS Reader Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). Amethyst's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (5 vs 3). On update cadence and ads 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

Amethyst is free to download; Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99 up front. Amethyst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Feeddler RSS Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Amethyst monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro versus Amethyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeeddler RSS Reader ProAmethyst
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperC.B. LiuMBRKHRDT LLC

Customer experience

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

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

Amethyst

Written reviews6 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

Amethyst

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Amethyst

Subscriptions2
  • Amethyst Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Amethyst Plus - Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Amethyst Plus - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Feeddler RSS Reader Pro free?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amethyst free?
Amethyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Feeddler RSS Reader Pro or Amethyst have ads?
Neither Feeddler RSS Reader Pro nor Amethyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro or Amethyst?
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Amethyst monthly. Most recently, Feeddler RSS Reader Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Amethyst on October 17, 2026.

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