About
Unread is an RSS reader for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines beautiful typography with gesture-based navigation and multiple 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 views per article. A subscription ($29.99/year) unlocks article caching for offline access, shortcuts automation, read-later integrations with services like Instapaper, Pinboard, Raindrop.io, and Readwise, plus custom keyboard shortcuts on devices with hardware keyboards. The app includes full VoiceOver accessibility coverage.
Highlights
- Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via free Unread Cloud or third-party services like Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader, and NewsBlur
- Automatically fetches full article text from webpages for feeds containing only summaries
- Caches webpage text and images for instant loading and offline access (subscription required)
- Saves articles to 11 read-later services including Instapaper, Pinboard, Raindrop.io, and Readwise
- Full VoiceOver accessibility with magic tap menus and per-article actions
- Multiple color themes with separate light and dark mode options
Best for
RSS enthusiasts and news readers who want a native, distraction-free reading experience across Apple devices, with support for syncing across multiple feed services and saving articles to their preferred read-later platforms.
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 emphasizes beautiful typography, comfortable gesture-based navigation, and multiple color themes. It syncs across your devices and integrates with popular feed services like Feedbin, Feedly, and Inoreader.
- 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 preference for individual feeds.
- Can I access articles offline?
- Yes, with a subscription. Unread caches webpage text and images for instant loading and offline access, allowing you to read articles even without an internet connection.
- What read-later services does Unread support?
- Unread can save articles to Anybox, Flyleaf, GoodLinks, Instapaper, Matter, Pinboard, Plinky, Raindrop.io, Readwise, Safari Reading List, and wallabag (subscription required).
- 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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