Feeddler RSS Reader Pro vs XS.APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
XS.APP
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XS — Extra Small News. Zero Spin. XS delivers the news in 10 words or less—so you get what matters, instantly. No ads. No bias. No endless scrolling. Just clear, factual summaries designed for speed and relevance. Built for people who want to stay informed without living inside the news. Why XS is different • Ultra-fast summaries — AI distills stories to their essence • Personalized by time & context — not clicks or trends • No ads. No agendas. Ever. • Powerful, effortless search — find what matters instantly • Real-time updates — as fast as a terminal Notifications that respect your time XS uses push notifications to alert you only when something truly matters—breaking news, critical updates, or moments you’ve chosen to stay informed about. No spam. No noise. Location, used responsibly XS may use approximate location to surface regionally relevant news—such as local emergencies, weather events, or major developments near you. Location is never sold, tracked for ads, or used beyond improving relevance. Read less. Know more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XS.APP at Free against Feeddler RSS Reader Pro's $4.99. Feeddler RSS Reader Pro's advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
XS.APP is free to download; Feeddler RSS Reader Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Feeddler RSS Reader Pro | XS.APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | C.B. Liu | XSMALL Corporation |
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
XS.APP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Feeddler RSS Reader Pro
No in-app purchases
XS.APP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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