Reeder
Feed reader for Apple devices with a synced timeline
What is Reeder?
Reeder is a feed reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac that combines RSS feeds, videos, podcasts and social media posts in a single timeline. Instead of unread counts, it syncs the reader's timeline position across devices through iCloud, along with subscriptions and tagged items. The current app is free for up to 10 feeds with an optional subscription, and the older Reeder Classic is still sold separately as a one-time purchase.
Reeder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store). See every plan
Good for
- Apple users who want feeds, videos and podcasts in one timeline
- Readers who would rather pick up where they left off than clear unread counts
- People who want syncing to stay inside their own iCloud account
Worth knowing
- Apple only: it runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with no web, Windows or Android version listed.
- The free version stops at 10 feeds and leaves out OPML import, Shared Feeds and social home timelines.
- There are no unread counts, and third-party sync services are not supported; syncing is through iCloud.
- Reeder Classic, the older app, is sold separately as a one-time purchase: $4.99 on iPhone and iPad, $9.99 on Mac.
Key features
- Unified timeline
- RSS feeds, videos, podcasts and social media posts appear in one timeline. Items can be opened in other apps when you want the full client.
- Synced timeline position
- Reading progress is tracked by scroll position instead of read and unread states, and it syncs for the home timeline, filters, folders and single feeds.
- Filters
- Build custom timelines that include or exclude posts by keyword, media type or feed type. The built-in Audio and Video timelines are filters.
- Saved links and tags
- A share extension saves links from other apps. Later, Bookmarks and Favorites are built-in tags with their own keyboard shortcuts, and custom tags can be added.
- Shared Feeds
- Subscribers can turn any tag into a public, auto-updating JSON feed with a browser view. A shared feed carries the last 50 items added to the tag.
- iCloud sync without data collection
- Subscriptions, timeline position and tagged items sync through your own iCloud account, and the developer states that Reeder collects no data.
Reeder pricing
- Starts at
- $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store)
- Free plan
- The free version has nearly all features but is limited to 10 feeds, with no OPML import, no Shared Feeds and no Mastodon, Bluesky or Micro.blog home timelines.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Nearly all features for up to 10 feeds, without OPML import, Shared Feeds or home timelines from Mastodon, Bluesky and Micro.blog. |
| Subscription | $1.99per month, or $14.99 per year (US App Store) | Lifts the 10-feed limit and adds Shared Feeds, OPML import and social home timelines. One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Reeder before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAbout 37% off with the yearly plan
The US App Store lists the subscription at $14.99 a year or $1.99 a month, so a year paid up front costs about 37% less than twelve monthly payments.
Stated on apps.apple.com
How people rate the Reeder app
4.3
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars72%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars5%
- 2 stars5%
- 1 star10%
882 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- iCloud
- Mastodon
- Bluesky
- Micro.blog
Reeder alternatives
- Reeder vs Unread
Free plan · from $29.99/yr
- Reeder vs Fiery Feeds
Free plan · from $1.99
- Reeder vs News Explorer
Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
- Reeder vs Newsify
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Common questions
Is Reeder free?
Reeder has a free plan. The free version has nearly all features but is limited to 10 feeds, with no OPML import, no Shared Feeds and no Mastodon, Bluesky or Micro.blog home timelines. Paid plans start at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
How much does Reeder cost?
Reeder lists 2 plans. Free: $0. Subscription: $1.99 per month, or $14.99 per year (US App Store). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Reeder work on?
Reeder is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Reeder offer any discounts?
Reeder publicly lists the following: About 37% off with the yearly plan.
How is Reeder rated?
Reeder's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 882 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Reeder have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Reeder is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Reeder have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Reeder is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Reeder open source?
Reeder is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Reeder integrate with?
Reeder's listing names iCloud, Mastodon, Bluesky and Micro.blog. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Reeder?
Reeder is made by Silvio Rizzi.
What are the alternatives to Reeder?
The closest alternatives to Reeder in our directory are NetNewsWire, Unread, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer and Newsify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reeder.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.