Unread
RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad with full-text retrieval
What is Unread?
Unread is an RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Golden Hill Software. It works out which feeds carry only summaries and shows the full article text from the web page instead. Devices sync through the free Unread Cloud service or through feed services such as Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader and NewsBlur. The core app is free, and an Unread Premium subscription adds caching for offline reading, article actions for read-later services, Shortcuts and a Save to Unread share extension.
Unread has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. See every plan
Good for
- Mac, iPhone and iPad readers who follow feeds that publish only summaries
- People already syncing through Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader or NewsBlur
- Self-hosters running FreshRSS, Miniflux or a Fever-compatible server
Worth knowing
- Apple platforms only: Mac, iPhone and iPad, with no web, Windows or Android version listed.
- Offline caching, article actions, Shortcuts, Save to Unread and limiting widgets to a feed or folder all require Unread Premium.
- The press kit lists macOS 15, iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later as requirements.
- Save to Unread works only with Unread Cloud, Local, Feedbin, Feedly and NewsBlur accounts.
Key features
- Automatic webpage text
- Unread judges whether each feed is summary-only and, if it is, shows the full article text taken from the web page. The default can be changed for individual feeds.
- Unread Cloud and third-party sync
- The free Unread Cloud service syncs devices after Sign in with Apple. Unread also syncs with Feedbin, Feedly, Gobbler, Inkwell, Inoreader and NewsBlur, and with self-hosted Fever, FreshRSS and Miniflux servers.
- Website accounts
- For news sites that require an account, you can sign in from inside Unread, and the app then generates the full article text for that site on the device.
- Caching for offline reading
- With Premium, webpage text and images are cached ahead of time so articles open quickly and remain available offline. Caching can be limited on cellular connections.
- Article actions and Shortcuts
- Premium sends articles to services such as Anybox, GoodLinks, Instapaper, Matter, Pinboard, Plinky, Raindrop.io, Readwise and wallabag, and runs your own Shortcuts on articles and links.
- Share extensions and widgets
- Subscribe in Unread adds a site's feeds from a browser's share sheet, and Save to Unread, a Premium feature, turns the page being viewed into an article. Widgets show recent articles and unread counts.
Unread pricing
- Starts at
- $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month
- Free plan
- Most functionality is free: feed reading, Unread Cloud and third-party sync, automatic webpage text, themes and search. Caching, article actions, Shortcuts and Save to Unread need Premium.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Feed reading with Unread Cloud or third-party sync, automatic webpage text, website accounts, color themes, search and basic widgets. |
| Unread Premium | $29.99per year, or $4.99 per month; covers Mac, iPhone and iPad | Adds caching of webpage text and images, article actions, Shortcuts, Save to Unread, widget customization, custom app icons and premium support. |
Read from goldenhillsoftware.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Unread before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAbout 50% off with the yearly subscription
Unread's press kit lists Premium at $29.99 a year or $4.99 a month, so a year paid up front costs about half of twelve monthly payments.
Stated on goldenhillsoftware.com - Other savings50% off for Plinky Pro subscribers
Golden Hill Software says Plinky Pro subscribers can get an annual Unread Premium subscription at a 50% discount, which continues for as long as they stay subscribed to Plinky Pro.
Stated on goldenhillsoftware.com
How people rate the Unread app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars82%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star5%
442 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 6, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Feedbin
- Feedly
- Inoreader
- NewsBlur
- FreshRSS
- Miniflux
- Instapaper
- Readwise
Unread alternatives
- Unread vs Reeder
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
- Unread vs Fiery Feeds
Free plan · from $1.99
- Unread vs News Explorer
Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
- Unread vs Newsify
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Common questions
Is Unread free?
Unread has a free plan. Most functionality is free: feed reading, Unread Cloud and third-party sync, automatic webpage text, themes and search. Caching, article actions, Shortcuts and Save to Unread need Premium. Paid plans start at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
How much does Unread cost?
Unread lists 2 plans. Free: $0. Unread Premium: $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month; covers Mac, iPhone and iPad. Prices were read from goldenhillsoftware.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Unread work on?
Unread is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Unread offer any discounts?
Unread publicly lists the following: About 50% off with the yearly subscription; 50% off for Plinky Pro subscribers.
How is Unread rated?
Unread's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 442 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 6, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Unread have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Unread is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Unread have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Unread is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Unread open source?
Unread is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Unread work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Unread integrate with?
Unread's listing names Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, FreshRSS, Miniflux, Instapaper and Readwise. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Unread?
Unread is made by Golden Hill Software.
What are the alternatives to Unread?
The closest alternatives to Unread in our directory are Reeder, NetNewsWire, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer and Newsify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Unread.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.