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Kite RSS - Pure RSS Reader

C Tier
Situational · provisional
60
5.01 ratings
Freeto download
1mosince update
News
category
Productivity
category
17+age rating
2languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Kite RSS?

An RSS and Atom reader for following chosen news, blog and creator feeds without an algorithmic timeline.

Kite RSS is a free News app for reading RSS and Atom feeds in one place. Users add feeds, organize them into custom categories, and read articles with dark mode, full text extraction and cover images. Subscriptions and reading progress sync across Apple devices via iCloud, and the listing states no account is required.

Pricing. Kite RSS is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Following news, tech blogs and independent creators in one feed
  • Reading without an algorithm-driven timeline
  • Keeping subscriptions and reading progress synced across Apple devices

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Why this app is in C tier

60/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating100
Ratings40
App Store search rank0
Update recency100

C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Kite RSS scores 60 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 40, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Kite RSS is a modern, beautifully crafted RSS reader designed to rescue you from algorithm-driven timelines. Take back control of your content and build a high-quality information feed that is entirely yours.

Whether it's breaking news, tech blogs, design inspiration, or your favorite independent creators, Kite RSS brings them all together elegantly. We focus on providing the ultimate smooth and immersive reading experience, allowing you to focus purely on the words.

Key Features

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Minimalist Design, Immersive Reading: A clean, distraction-free modern interface with carefully curated themes and typography. Full Dark Mode support ensures comfortable reading at any time.
Effortless Subscription Management: Add any RSS or Atom feed with a single tap. Organize your sources into custom categories effortlessly.
Smart Formatting & Native Experience: Automatically extracts cover images and full text. Supports rich text rendering, bringing complex web layouts beautifully onto your screen.
Lightning-Fast Search: Powerful on-device search lets you find any article, source, or keyword in milliseconds, whenever inspiration strikes.
Read Later & Sync: Bookmark articles with one tap. All your subscriptions and reading progress are seamlessly synced across your Apple devices via iCloud.
Privacy First: No account required. All your data stays securely on your device and your personal iCloud. Your data belongs strictly to you.
In an age of information overload, let Kite RSS be your quiet corner for digital reading.

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Questions about Kite RSS

Does it cost anything to use?

The listing says free to download and shows no in-app purchases.

Do I need to create an account?

The listing states no account is required. Subscriptions and reading progress sync across Apple devices via iCloud.

Where is my data stored?

The listing says all data stays on your device and your personal iCloud, and that the app does not collect it. Not stated on the App Store for other storage details.

Is Kite RSS free?

Yes. Kite RSS is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

Is Kite RSS right for me?

Kite RSS is built for following news, tech blogs and independent creators in one feed, reading without an algorithm-driven timeline, keeping subscriptions and reading progress synced across apple devices. It sits in the RSS reading list on AppTierList.

Is Kite RSS worth it?

Kite RSS is C tier, ranked #6 of 9 RSS reading apps with a score of 60 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 1 ratings. 5 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Kite RSS compare to Readwise Reader?

Kite RSS is C tier at 60; Readwise Reader is A tier at 87. Readwise Reader ranks higher. Kite RSS is free, with no in-app purchases, Readwise Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Kite RSS updated?

Kite RSS was updated 37 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Ranking

List
RSS Reading (C tier, #6)
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
60 / 100
Rank in list
#6 of 9
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far

Ratings

App Store rating
5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
1

App

Price
Free download
App Store category
News
Current version
(37 days ago)
Size
7 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Age rating
17+
Languages
2
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified
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