# 西贝阅读器 vs Wire

The clearest difference is rating: Wire at 4.4 against 西贝阅读器's 3.0. Wire also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 45 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). 西贝阅读器's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 西贝阅读器 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Wire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 西贝阅读器's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wire's.

西贝阅读器 ships an update every 45 months, Wire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 西贝阅读器 | Wire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id967141464/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [玲炤 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/867358588) | [Josh Betz](https://appshunter.io/developer/525766801) |

## What reviewers say

### 西贝阅读器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id967141464)

Access the latest technology news and IT industry insights on the go. This app provides instant updates, offline reading, and multimedia content, all while optimizing data usage. Stay informed with news, comments, and personalized themes.

**Highlights:** Instant news updates, Offline reading mode, Background synchronization, News video and image viewing, Comment section access, Favorite news and comments, Social media sharing, Customizable themes (day/night)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support App Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-rss-news-reader/id1438331258)

This app aggregates RSS feeds and displays original articles in a web browser for offline reading. It syncs feeds across devices using iCloud and Apple ID, offering a privacy-focused experience without requiring an additional user account.

**Highlights:** RSS feed aggregation, Original article rendering, Offline article access, iCloud sync, Privacy-focused, Web browser integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wire Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Wire Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Wire Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 西贝阅读器 free?

西贝阅读器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 西贝阅读器 or Wire?

Wire is rated higher. 西贝阅读器 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wire averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do 西贝阅读器 or Wire have ads?

Neither 西贝阅读器 nor Wire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 西贝阅读器 or Wire?

西贝阅读器 ships an update every 45 months, and Wire fortnightly. Most recently, 西贝阅读器 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Wire on October 11, 2026.

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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.*