ReadKit - Reading Hub
What is ReadKit?
A news and RSS reader with read-later support, iCloud sync, offline reading and multi-account access.
ReadKit is a read-later and RSS client that gathers news, articles and feeds from multiple accounts in one place. It includes built-in iCloud RSS and Read Later services, syncs with major RSS and read-later providers, and offers a reader mode and offline reading with cached images. The listing describes it as a universal app with feature parity on iOS and macOS.
Pricing. ReadKit is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Following news and feeds from several accounts in one app
- Saving articles from Safari or other apps to read later
- Reading offline with cached images and a reader mode
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Why this app is in D tier
D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
ReadKit scores 60 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 61, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and D tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Your All-in-One Reading Companion
ReadKit is a powerful, all-in-one read-later and RSS client that brings together your favorite news, articles, and feeds. With major providers and built-in iCloud RSS and Read Later sync, ReadKit lets you save and read articles later, providing a distraction-free reading experience anytime and anywhere.
KEY FEATURES
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- All-in-One Reading Hub: Access all your accounts in one place with multi-account support.
- Cross-Platform: Universal app with full feature parity on iOS and macOS.
- iCloud RSS and Read Later: Built-in services with iCloud sync.
- Flexible Syncing: Sync with major RSS aggregators and read-later services.
- Advanced Organization: Manage feeds, folders, tags and automatically updated smart folders.
- Smart Folder Actions: Mark items read or starred and filter content.
- Offline Access: Read articles offline with cached images.
- Enhanced Reading Experience: Built-in reader mode extracts full article content, with options for automatic activation.
- Wide Gesture Support: Navigate, mark articles read and perform quick actions.
- In-App Browser: View links and references without leaving the app.
- App Badge Preferences: Customize the badge to display the count of unread items.
- Mark as Read Options: Mark articles read while scrolling, by pulling up, or in one tap.
- Contextual Marking: Quickly mark articles as read above or below directly from the context menu.
- Customizable Interface: Choose themes, light or dark mode, and app icons to suit your style.
- Powerful Search: Search articles by content, title, or source.
- Filter Articles: Easily filter articles by read or starred status.
- Background Syncing: Always stay updated with background sync.
- Content Sharing: Use the share extension to save articles from Safari and other apps for later reading.
- Email Articles: Send articles directly via email to share with others.
- Share via Apps and Services: Share articles through the share sheet.
- YouTube Channel Support: Subscribe to YouTube channels and playlists through RSS feeds.
- Full Keyboard Support: Optimized for hardware keyboards on macOS and iPad.
- Feed Import/Export: Import or export subscriptions via OPML files.
- Application Settings Export: Export and import appearance, reading, general behavior and gesture preferences.
Enjoy ReadKit’s essential features completely free - no ads, no data mining. Unlock additional features with ReadKit Premium, available via a universal subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase for iOS, macOS, or both. A free trial is also available.
PREMIUM FEATURES
- Multi-Account Support: Manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
- Unlimited Smart Folders: Create and customize more than one smart folder per account.
- Enhanced Reader Mode: Extract full-text content from articles, even when missing from the feed source.
- Article Summary: summarize articles using AI on supported devices (requires ReadKit Premium, Apple Intelligence and iOS 26).
- Unlimited Feeds: Remove the 20-feed limit for the built-in RSS service.
- Advanced Organization Tools: Organize feeds and articles into folders or tags.
- Image Caching: Enjoy offline reading with cached images.
- Themes & Custom Icons: Unlock exclusive themes and choose custom app icons.
- Full OPML Support: Import and export feed subscriptions with ease.
- Account and Smart Folder Export: Export account settings with smart folders and import them individually.
- Early Access: Enjoy upcoming premium features as they're released.
SUPPORTED SERVICES
- Built-in RSS and Read Later services with iCloud sync.
- News Reader Services: BazQux, Feedbin, Feedly, Fever, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, Tiny Tiny RSS
- Read Later & Bookmarking Services: Instapaper, Wallabag and Pinboard
Privacy Policy: https://readkit.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://readkit.app/terms-of-use
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Questions about ReadKit
Is ReadKit free to use?
The listing says essential features are free with no ads and no data mining. Premium features such as multi-account support beyond the basics, unlimited smart folders and enhanced reader mode require ReadKit Premium.
Does ReadKit work on Mac as well as iPhone and iPad?
The listing describes ReadKit as a universal app with full feature parity on iOS and macOS, and notes optimization for hardware keyboards on macOS and iPad.
Which services can ReadKit sync with?
The listing names built-in iCloud RSS and Read Later sync, plus syncing with major RSS aggregators and read-later services. Specific provider names are not stated on the App Store.
Is ReadKit right for me?
ReadKit is built for following news and feeds from several accounts in one app, saving articles from safari or other apps to read later, reading offline with cached images and a reader mode. It sits in the RSS reading list on AppTierList.
Is ReadKit worth it?
ReadKit is D tier, ranked #7 of 9 RSS reading apps with a score of 60 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 127 ratings. 6 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does ReadKit compare to Kite RSS?
ReadKit is D tier at 60; Kite RSS is C tier at 60. They score the same. ReadKit is free to download, with in-app purchases, Kite RSS is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is ReadKit updated?
ReadKit was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- RSS Reading (D tier, #7)
- Tier
- D (Weak)
- Score
- 60 / 100
- Rank in list
- #7 of 9
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.3 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 127
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- News
- Current version
- (2 days ago)
- Size
- 46 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking