Learning & Education·Standings
Compare News & Reading Apps
News and reading apps help you follow news or keep reading material accessible; device support and the features you need decide which one fits.
Use the signal score out of 10 as one comparison point, then check platform labels and the API, open-source, and free-tier marks. A free plan and a free trial are different things.
- 16 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 13 with a free tier
- Checked 24 Oct 2026
- 1 N
NewsBlurnewsblur.comAn RSS and web feed reader that syncs across platforms and lets you shape your feeds.
- 2 I
Inoreaderinoreader.comA newsfeed that brings together web feeds, newsletters, podcasts, and social listening.
- 3 B
BookFusionbookfusion.comAn eBook reader and digital library with EPUB, PDF, and MOBI support and offline reading.
- 4 I
Instapaperinstapaper.com - 5 KBKobo Bookskobo.com
An audiobook service for listening in its mobile apps or on select Kobo eReaders.
- 6 L
Libbyoverdrive.comLibby lets users borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from their local library for free.
- 7 NNetNewsWirenetnewswire.com
A free, open-source app that tracks articles from blogs and news sites.
- 8 NNewsifynewsify.co
Newsify is an RSS news and blog reader for reading and sharing websites, blogs, and feeds in a newspaper-like layout.
- 9 UUnreadgoldenhillsoftware.com
An RSS reader for Apple devices that syncs with several feed services and supports offline access.
- 10 ANApple NewsApple
A news app for Apple devices, with a free plan and Apple News+ for $12.99 a month.
- 11 FRfeeeed: rss reader and moreJames Parrott
A free RSS reader.
- 12 GNGoogle NewsGoogle
A no-cost app for reading news on iOS and Android.
- 13 SSmartNewsSmartNews
A news app with no charge to use.
- 14 PPressReaderpressreader.com
- 15 RReadlyReadly
A paid digital reading service with monthly plans starting at £12.99.
- 16 RReederSilvio Rizzi
A reading app available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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How to choose
Which platforms does the app need to run on?
Start with the devices you use. Platform labels on this board include iOS, Android, web, macOS, and API; check the specific app before choosing if support for a device matters.
Can I use a free plan or trial?
Check whether the app has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid plan. A trial lasts for a stated period, while a free plan is an ongoing plan; compare the terms before relying on either.
Do I need an API or open-source code?
If you need a public API to connect an app to other software, check its API mark. If you need to inspect or change the code, check the open-source mark and the app's licence.
How should I compare the signal score?
Use the score out of 10 as a summary, then consider what matters to you: use, a public API, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier. The score reflects those signals, not your personal device or price needs.
Questions
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan is an ongoing plan with no charge; a free trial gives temporary access under stated terms. Check the app's pricing details for duration and any later cost.
Which platforms do news and reading apps support?
The platform labels on this board include iOS, Android, web, macOS, and API. Confirm the specific app supports your device or connection needs.
What does open source mean when choosing a reading app?
Open-source code can be inspected and may be changed under its licence. Check the app's open-source mark and licence if access to the code matters to you.
What does an API mark mean for a news app?
It indicates a public API, a way for other software to connect to the app. Check the app's documentation to see whether it supports the connection you need.
How is the signal score calculated?
It reflects maker-published signals: use (34%), public API (24%), documentation depth (18%), open-source code (14%), and a free tier (10%).
Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure