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Best Unread Apps & Games

80+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Unread is the household name in unread, but it's far from the only option. We track 80+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Unread Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unread: An RSS ReaderUnread: An RSS ReaderFree4.6★ (435)NoYesAug 2026
2Unread: Phone DetectiveUnread: Phone DetectiveFree5.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
3Unread MediaUnread MediaFree—NoNoJul 2026
4Unread. - AI 社群收藏助理Unread. - AI 社群收藏助理Free—NoYesAug 2026
5Unread: Breaking & Smart NewsUnread: Breaking & Smart NewsFree2.8★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
6NetNewsWire: RSS ReaderNetNewsWire: RSS ReaderFree4.8★ (877)NoNoAug 2026
7今日趋势 - 即刻打开新视界，知天下大事今日趋势 - 即刻打开新视界，知天下大事Free3.3★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
8Unread.Unread.$0.995.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Unread

Unread: An RSS Reader#1

Unread: An RSS Reader by Golden Hill Software

Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😊(435 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a beautifully designed RSS reader that focuses on a clean reading experience with customizable typography and themes. It offers seamless syncing across devices and integrates with various read-later services, allowing for offline access to cached content.

What We Love

  • 👍 Elegant and intuitive UI
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Secure login integration
  • 📚 Excellent article formatting and readability

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model seen as too expensive
  • 🔀 Inconsistent experience between iOS and iPad versions
  • 🔍 Difficult to discover certain features
Unread: Phone Detective#2

Unread: Phone Detective by J&B Creations LLC

True crime murder mystery
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Step into the shoes of a detective and solve a murder mystery by examining a recovered phone. Uncover clues through texts, photos, and notes, then present your accusation to bring a killer to justice.

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Unread. - AI 社群收藏助理
Unread. - AI 社群收藏助理
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by Ting Chia Kuo
Free
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(0)
5
Unread: Breaking & Smart News
Unread: Breaking & Smart News
Unread: Breaking & Smart News
Breaking News & Smart Reader
Free

Access diverse news from curated feeds, custom keywords, and your favorite RSS sources. Enjoy a clean, ad-free reading experience with smart summarization and full topic coverage. Personalize your news sections and discover featured publications.

Curated Google News feedsAd-free smart reading modeFull topic story coverage
📡 News
(6)
free with in-app purchases
6
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
More news, less junk. Faster.
Free

This app aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, offering a faster and more organized way to consume content. It provides control over your news feed, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or rely on social media algorithms. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and syncing capabilities.

Direct feed downloadingiCloud and third-party syncingCustomizable article themes
📡 News
(877)
free
7
今日趋势 - 即刻打开新视界，知天下大事
今日趋势 - 即刻打开新视界，知天下大事
今日趋势 - 即刻打开新视界，知天下大事
by 沛然 张
Free

Stay informed with curated daily briefs and real-time market trends. Subscribe to top trending lists from various platforms and track global financial data. Offers useful tools like a scanner and dark mode for an optimized reading experience.

Curated daily briefsCustomizable trending listsReal-time market tracking
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
8
Unread.
Unread.
Unread.
Letters to the Unreachable
$0.99

This app provides a private space to write messages and record voice notes to people you can no longer communicate with. It's designed for emotional processing, closure, and remembrance, offering a sanctuary for unspoken words without any expectation of replies or delivery.

Private message writingVoice memo recordingNo read receipts or replies
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
9
BreizhGo m-ticket
BreizhGo m-ticket
BreizhGo m-ticket
by Région Bretagne
Free

Purchase and manage intercity bus tickets for the BreizhGo network in Brittany directly from your smartphone. Avoid queues and lost tickets by storing them virtually and presenting them easily to the driver.

Buy bus ticketsManage transport passesSecure online payment
✈️ Travel
(3)
free
10
Feedly - Smart News Reader
Feedly - Smart News Reader
Feedly - Smart News Reader
Stay ahead of the curve
Free

Organize and follow your favorite online sources, from news and blogs to podcasts and YouTube channels. Track keywords and integrate with other tools for seamless sharing. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking to stay informed without information overload.

Organize favorite sourcesFollow news, blogs, podcasts, YouTubeTrack keywords and trends
📡 News
(26K)
freemium
11
ReadOn.
ReadOn.
ReadOn.
Simple RSS, Smart Reading
Free

Discover and organize content from your favorite sources with this RSS reader. Enjoy distraction-free reading, bookmark articles, and share discoveries. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Content discoveryPersonalized news feedDistraction-free reading
🌟 Lifestyle
(13)
freemium
12
UPspray
UPspray
UPspray
by UPL Limited
Free

This application simplifies agricultural application calculations, providing professional guidance in seconds. It offers comprehensive information on application technology, including spray preparation, nozzle selection, maintenance, and filter adjustments, to optimize crop yield economically.

Application calculation guidanceSpray preparationNozzle selection and flow rate
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
13
AirSS: RSS & News Reader
AirSS: RSS & News Reader
AirSS: RSS & News Reader
Follow all your favorite sites
Free

Stay informed with a fast and elegant RSS reader. Listen to articles with text-to-speech, organize feeds, and customize your reading experience. It offers powerful search and automatic maintenance for your news.

Audio reading with text-to-speechOPML import/exportCustomizable reader themes and fonts
📡 News
(20)
free with in-app purchases
14
WeaveRead: RSS Feed Reader
WeaveRead: RSS Feed Reader
WeaveRead: RSS Feed Reader
Private News, Blogs & Sync
Free
📡 News
(0)
15
Flowist: RSS Reader
Flowist: RSS Reader
Flowist: RSS Reader
News Feeds, Blogs & Articles
Free
📡 News
(0)
16
Ziner - RSS Reader that believes in simplicity
Ziner - RSS Reader that believes in simplicity
Ziner - RSS Reader that believes in simplicity
by 建寅 赵
Free

Stay updated with your favorite content through a streamlined RSS reader. Enjoy offline access, smart image preloading, and customizable themes. Share articles easily with various third-party services.

List and Magazine viewOffline feed accessSmart image preloading
📡 News
(38)
free with in-app purchases
17
BitRead: ReadLater for growth
BitRead: ReadLater for growth
BitRead: ReadLater for growth
Read-it-later app that works
Free

Save articles, links, and posts from any app or browser into a curated reading list. Set weekly reading goals and use in-app gamification to make reading a rewarding habit for personal growth.

Save content from any app or browserOrganize and prioritize articlesSet weekly reading goals
📊 Productivity
(0)
subscription
18
RSS - News & Article Reader
RSS - News & Article Reader
RSS - News & Article Reader
Auto-Translate & iCloud Sync
Free

Consolidate your favorite websites into a single, streamlined feed reader. Enjoy fast navigation, automatic feed detection, and offline translation for articles. Keep your reading organized with folders and sync your progress across devices.

Automatic feed detectionOrganize feeds with foldersFast article navigation
📡 News
(0)
free
19
Feedlane - RSS Reader
Feedlane - RSS Reader
Feedlane - RSS Reader
Feeds synced across devices
Free
📡 News
(0)
20
Eye: Scary Chat Text Stories
Eye: Scary Chat Text Stories
Eye: Scary Chat Text Stories
Creepy,Horror,Thriller,Fanfic
Free

Immerse yourself in captivating stories presented as chat conversations, complete with photos and videos. Explore various genres from romance to horror, with unexpected plot twists and endings. Each chapter is designed for quick reading, perfect for short breaks.

Chat-style story formatMultimedia content (photos, videos)Multiple genres available
📚 Books
(67)
freemium

FAQ about Unread

What are the best unread apps & games for iPhone?
Unread: An RSS Reader tops our unread apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 435 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top unread apps & games we rank are free to download, including Unread: An RSS Reader and Unread: Phone Detective.
Unread: An RSS Reader has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 80+ unread apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Unread is an RSS reader designed to provide a clean and enjoyable reading experience. It allows you to subscribe to your favorite websites and publications, read articles with beautiful typography, and navigate content using gestures. It also offers features like automatic webpage text extraction and cross-device syncing.
Key features include gesture-based navigation, a variety of customizable color themes for light and dark modes, seamless syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Unread Cloud, and the ability to display full article text even when feeds only provide summaries. It also supports offline access through caching and integrates with numerous read-later services.

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