NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is made and published by Brent Simmons. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Brent Simmons. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Brent Simmons and are shown as published on the App Store.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedLoved by users- Rating on App Store
- 4.75
- 889 ratings
- Last updated
- October 16, 2026
- Size
- 27.0 MB
Users love it: 4.7 stars from 889 ratings. Its best ranking is #47 in Top Free, News in Czech Republic.
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Store listing
By Brent Simmons, from the App Store
Description by Brent Simmons Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
NetNewsWire is a free and open source RSS reader. It shows you articles from your favorite blogs and news sites and keeps track of what you’ve read. It’s fast, stable, and accessible.
If you’ve been going from site to site in your browser looking for new articles to read — or counting on the unreliable algorithms of corporate social media — let NetNewsWire bring you the news you want.
It’s easy and fun. And it puts you, not billionaires, in control of your news.
Features:
* Direct feed downloading
* Syncing via iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and FreshRSS
* Multiple accounts
* Custom article themes
* Reader view
* Share sheet
* Starred articles
* All Unread and Today smart feeds
* Folders
* Importing and exporting OPML feed lists
* Background refreshing
* Searching
* Hiding read articles
* Timeline customization
* Keyboard shortcuts
* Context menus
* Home screen widgets for today, unread, and starred articles
* Share extension
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 27.0 MB
- Content rating
- High
Technologies used by NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 7.2
- Launched
- March 2020
No changelog data
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Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #47
- Chart
- Top Free
- News
- Country
- Czech Republic
App Store Rankings for NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Germany | News | Top Free |
| 74 | Canada | News | Top Free |
| 47 | Czech Republic | News | Top Free |
| 51 | Poland | News | Top Free |
| 51 | Portugal | News | Top Free |
| 52 | Finland | News | Top Free |
| 69 | Switzerland | News | Top Free |
| 76 | Spain | News | Top Free |
| 79 | Slovakia | News | Top Free |
| 85 | Australia | News | Top Free |
Ranking history in Germany
About the app and developer
About NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is a news app developed by Brent Simmons.
What is the rating of NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is rated 4.75 out of 5 stars, based on 890 ratings.
Is NetNewsWire: RSS Reader free?
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is free. The app size is 26.99 MB. The latest version available is 7.2. The last update was on October 16, 2026.
What are the requirements for NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since March 2020.
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Frequently asked questions about NetNewsWire: RSS Reader
Is NetNewsWire: RSS Reader free?
Yes. NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is free on the App Store.
Is NetNewsWire: RSS Reader still available?
Yes. NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 16, 2026.
How large is NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader is 26.99 MB.
Is NetNewsWire: RSS Reader suitable for children?
App Store gives NetNewsWire: RSS Reader a high maturity rating. It is meant for adults.
How do people rate NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader scores 4.75 out of 5 stars, from 889 ratings on the App Store.
Who made NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
NetNewsWire: RSS Reader was developed by Brent Simmons. It is listed in the news category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to NetNewsWire: RSS Reader?
People looking at NetNewsWire: RSS Reader also look at these news apps: Inoreader: News & RSS reader, Reeder Classic, Feedly - Smart News Reader, Newsify: RSS Reader, feeder.co - RSS Feed Reader.