# Selby Times vs Heartfeed RSS Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heartfeed RSS Reader at 89% against Selby Times's 0%. Heartfeed RSS Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Selby Times's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Selby Times sells 40 one-off in-app purchases and Heartfeed RSS Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Selby Times ships an update every 31 months, Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selby Times | Heartfeed RSS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chronicle Publications Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/960280761) | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) |

## What reviewers say

### Selby Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selby-times/id960690767)

Access local news, sports, and business updates from the Selby area. Purchase individual issues or subscribe for continuous access. Protect your purchases with an account.

**Highlights:** Local news access, Sporting updates, Business news, Purchase current and back issues, Subscription options, Account protection for purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thursday, Decem... (id:730827) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, Decem... (id:730825) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, May 5th (id:730824) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, April... (id:730823) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, Augus... (id:730846) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, Septe... (id:730842) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, Octob... (id:730834) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, Septe... (id:730840) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, April... (id:730822) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thursday, March... (id:730820) | $0.99 | one-time |
| November 7th 2024 (pp:1010272) | $0.99 | one-time |
| November 21st ... (pp:1010262) | $0.99 | one-time |
| October 24th 2024 (pp:1010282) | $0.99 | one-time |
| December 19th ... (pp:1010242) | $0.99 | one-time |
| December 26th ... (pp:1010237) | $0.99 | one-time |
| November 14th ... (pp:1010267) | $0.99 | one-time |
| November 28th ... (pp:1010257) | $0.99 | one-time |
| December 5th 2024 (pp:1010252) | $0.99 | one-time |
| October 31st 2024 (pp:1010277) | $0.99 | one-time |
| December 12th ... (pp:1010247) | $0.99 | one-time |
| May 7th 2026 (pp:1133748) | $0.99 | one-time |
| May 28th 2026 (pp:1133754) | $0.99 | one-time |
| June 4th 2026 (pp:1133756) | $0.99 | one-time |
| June 11th 2026 (pp:1133758) | $0.99 | one-time |
| April 23rd 2026 (pp:1133744) | $0.99 | one-time |
| April 30th 2026 (pp:1133746) | $0.99 | one-time |
| May 21st 2026 (pp:1133752) | $0.99 | one-time |
| June 18th 2026 (pp:1133760) | $0.99 | one-time |
| January  8th 2026 (pp:1133762) | $0.99 | one-time |
| May 14th 2026 (pp:1133750) | $0.99 | one-time |
| August 14th 2025 (pp:1112722) | $0.99 | one-time |
| January 16th 2025 (pp:1112652) | $0.99 | one-time |
| January 23rd 2025 (pp:1112650) | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 27th ... (pp:1112640) | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 6th 2025 (pp:1112646) | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 13th ... (pp:1112644) | $0.99 | one-time |
| December 31st ... (pp:1112656) | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 20th ... (pp:1112642) | $0.99 | one-time |
| January 9th 2025 (pp:1112654) | $0.99 | one-time |
| January 30th 2025 (pp:1112648) | $0.99 | one-time |


### Heartfeed RSS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartfeed-rss-reader/id1078754321)

This app offers an efficient, no-nonsense way to read news from RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds without requiring account setup or server reliance. It features a compact grid view, background feed refreshing, and seamless syncing across iOS devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Compact grid view for feeds, Internal browser with content blocker support, Automatic iCloud sync for feeds and read status, Quick pick list for selecting news items, Background feed refresh and caching, Bookmark management with iCloud sync, Night mode theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipping the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited feeds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tipping the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Even more tip to the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maximum tip to the developer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Perfect Pulse replacement with grid/tile layout
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and streamlined interface
- ⚡ Fast and efficient news consumption
- 🔄 Reliable syncing across devices
- 📱 Clean, uncluttered design without bloat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and usage
- 💰 Paywall for unlimited feeds ($2.99)
- 🔍 No search functionality across feeds
- 📸 Limited thumbnail/image display options
- 🌍 No multi-language or RTL script support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Crashes after adding feeds
- Multiple crashes during normal usage
- App fails to start after recent updates
- iCloud syncing issues (requires troubleshooting)

**Requested features**

- Search functionality with highlighting across feeds
- Individual mark-as-read buttons per feed
- Thumbnail images in grid view
- Apple Watch app support
- Offline reading capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selby Times free?

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

### Is Heartfeed RSS Reader free?

Heartfeed RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Selby Times or Heartfeed RSS Reader have ads?

Neither Selby Times nor Heartfeed RSS Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Selby Times or Heartfeed RSS Reader?

Selby Times ships an update every 31 months, and Heartfeed RSS Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Selby Times was updated on October 12, 2026 and Heartfeed RSS Reader on October 12, 2026.

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