# Funnel vs RSS Reader for Safari

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RSS Reader for Safari at 100% against Funnel's 52%. RSS Reader for Safari also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). Funnel's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Funnel is free to download; RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99 up front. Funnel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RSS Reader for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funnel | RSS Reader for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/734858820) | [Pierre Stanislas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261009329) |

## What reviewers say

### Funnel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel/id964666344)

Access hourly news podcasts from a wide range of reputable sources. Stay informed about global events with curated content, easily accessible from anywhere. Features Siri integration for hands-free listening.

**Highlights:** Hourly news podcasts, Multiple news sources, Siri integration, Customizable news phrases, Listen anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Settings | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and efficient
- 🔊 Great for catching up on news
- 🕰️ Convenient hourly updates
- 🗣️ Variety of news sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Issues with background playback
- 🔊 Volume discrepancies between sources
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- BBC news not working
- App crashing when screen goes to sleep
- Auto-play feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more news sources, especially international and local
- Implement skip forward/backward functionality
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Allow users to reorder news sources
- Integrate with CarPlay and other platforms


### RSS Reader for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-reader-for-safari/id6755734272)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Take control of your news consumption with this app that aggregates content from your favorite blogs and news sites. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface that prioritizes chronological content and respects your privacy. Seamlessly integrated with Safari, it offers powerful organization and smart article management.

**Highlights:** Native Safari extension, Clean reading interface, Smart article management, Automatic feed refresh, OPML import/export, Privacy-focused, Unlimited feed management

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funnel free?

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

### Is RSS Reader for Safari free?

RSS Reader for Safari costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Funnel or RSS Reader for Safari have ads?

Neither Funnel nor RSS Reader for Safari shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*