# Feeddler RSS Reader Pro vs Amethyst

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 (#22 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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Feeddler RSS Reader Pro | Amethyst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feeddler-rss-reader-pro/id919056339/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **106** | — |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [C.B. Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/320928493) | [MBRKHRDT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492913322) |

## What reviewers say

### Feeddler RSS Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feeddler-rss-reader-pro/id919056339)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Customizable features
- 👍 Excellent RSS management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 💸 Paid updates for existing users
- 🔍 Inconsistent full-text article display
- 🔋 Offline reading issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amethyst-rss-and-news-reader/id6758023629)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amethyst Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Amethyst Plus - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Amethyst Plus - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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