About
NetNewsWire is a free and open source RSS reader that aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites in one place, replacing the need to visit multiple sites or rely on social media algorithms. It syncs across devices via iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and FreshRSS, and supports multiple accounts. The app includes smart feeds for unread and today's articles, starred articles, custom themes, a reader view, background refreshing, keyboard shortcuts, and home screen widgets. It's designed to be fast, stable, and accessible while putting you in control of your news feed.
Highlights
- Syncs via iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and FreshRSS
- Smart feeds for unread articles, today's articles, and starred items
- Home screen widgets for today, unread, and starred articles
- Custom article themes and reader view for personalized reading
- Background refreshing, keyboard shortcuts, and search functionality
- Free and open source with support for multiple accounts
Best for
People who want to follow multiple blogs and news sites without visiting each one individually or relying on corporate social media algorithms. Works well for readers who prefer direct feed control and want their news organized across multiple syncing services.
At a glance
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 584 ratings and is available on iOS and macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Brent Simmons.