About
Unread is an RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines beautiful typography with gesture-based navigation and customizable color themes. It syncs across devices via free Unread Cloud or integrates with Feedbin, Feedly, Fever, Gobbler, Inkwell, Inoreader, and NewsBlur. For feeds with summaries only, Unread automatically fetches and displays full article text from the webpage, with the option to switch between feed and webpage versions. A paid subscription ($29.99/year) adds article caching for offline access, the ability to save articles to 11 read-later services including Instapaper, Pinboard, and Raindrop.io, custom keyboard shortcuts, and widget customization. The app includes full VoiceOver accessibility coverage and a Safari share sheet extension for subscribing to feeds or saving articles directly from your browser.
Highlights
- Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via free Unread Cloud or third-party services like Feedbin, Feedly, and Inoreader
- Automatically fetches full article text from webpages for feeds containing only summaries
- Saves articles to 11 read-later services including Instapaper, Pinboard, Raindrop.io, and Readwise
- Caches webpage text and images for instant loading and offline access (subscription required)
- Full VoiceOver accessibility with magic tap menus and article-level actions
- Safari share sheet extensions for subscribing to feeds and saving articles directly from your browser
Best for
RSS enthusiasts and news readers who want a distraction-free, typography-focused experience across multiple Apple devices. Ideal for users managing dozens or hundreds of feeds who value offline access and integration with existing read-later and bookmarking services.
At a glance
Unread: An RSS Reader is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 400 ratings and is available on iOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Golden Hill Software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Unread: An RSS Reader free?
- Yes — Unread: An RSS Reader is free to download on iOS.
- What platforms is Unread: An RSS Reader available on?
- Unread: An RSS Reader is available on iOS.
- What is Unread?
- Unread is an RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that displays feeds with beautiful typography and gesture-based navigation. It syncs across your devices and can integrate with services like Feedbin, Feedly, and Inoreader, or use Unread's free cloud syncing.
- Does Unread show full article text?
- Yes. For feeds containing only summaries, Unread automatically fetches and displays the full article text from the webpage. You can easily switch between feed text and webpage text for any article, and set a default per feed.
- Can I save articles for later?
- Yes. With a subscription, Unread can save articles to Instapaper, Pinboard, Raindrop.io, Readwise, Safari Reading List, Anybox, Flyleaf, GoodLinks, Matter, Plinky, and wallabag.
- Does Unread work offline?
- Yes. With a subscription, Unread caches webpage text and images for instant loading and offline access.
- What are the alternatives to Unread: An RSS Reader?
- Unread: An RSS Reader is similar to Pocket: Stay Informed, feeeed: rss reader and more, Reeder., and Artykul – RSS Reader. Browse related apps by tag: productivity and news.
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