Reeder.
Reeder combines feeds, videos, podcasts and saved links in a synced timeline.
For a unified content-following inbox
Filters and tags create focused views and optional shared feeds.
Keep in mind: This edition replaces unread-count emphasis with timeline position; it is not a full client for every source.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Follow supported sources in one timeline.
- Filter/tag/save links.
- Sync position and publish selected shared feeds.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
75 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Interface design
11 reviewsReviewers praise interface design.
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The reviewer praises the app's design and craftsmanship.
Original excerpt“Great app, the design is top notch!”Apple source · Review 14621086755
The reviewer praises the typography and elegant interface.
Original excerpt“beautiful typography”Apple source · Review 14439496563
Timeline reading
8 reviewsReviewers praise timeline reading.
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The reviewer enjoys following chosen news through the timeline design.
Original excerpt“Love the new timeline centric design.”Apple source · Review 14370321886
After adjusting to the timeline, the reviewer finds reading less pressured than managing unread counts.
Original excerpt“There’s no pressure to finish”Apple source · Review 13990813657
Connections to other tools
6 reviewsPositive feedback covers combined media feeds (4 reviews); social app handoff (1 review); social feeds (1 review).
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The reviewer values combining videos, podcasts and feeds in one app.
Original excerpt“combine all my YouTube, podcasts and feeds into one”Apple source · Review 14343037520
The reviewer welcomes support for reading social feeds.
Original excerpt“A step forward in being able to read social media feeds”Apple source · Review 14249890614
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Value and purchase options
4 reviewsReviewers praise subscription value.
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The reviewer considers the app worth its cost.
Original excerpt“worth every penny.”Apple source · Review 13990813657
The reviewer considers the subscription reasonably priced.
Original excerpt“a very reasonable subscription price”Apple source · Review 13969271656
Focused RSS reading
3 reviewsReviewers praise focused RSS reading.
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The reviewer values following selected sources without algorithmic distractions.
Original excerpt“staying up to date with writers, creators, and websites you care about, all without the endless distractions”Apple source · Review 13746627960
The reviewer says the app helps them focus on personally relevant content.
Original excerpt“Has helped me focus on what interests me most!”Apple source · Review 13706986653
Ease of use
3 reviewsPositive feedback covers convenient use (1 review); effortless reading (1 review); simple reading (1 review).
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The reviewer finds the reader simple while retaining sufficient control.
Original excerpt“Simple reader, with enough control”Apple source · Review 14706261746
The reviewer finds the organization and unobtrusive interface make reading effortless.
Original excerpt“make reading effortless and satisfying.”Apple source · Review 14439496563
What reviewers dislike
Customization limits and requests
16 reviewsConcerns and requests cover compact article layout (7 reviews); reader typography (3 reviews); automatic toolbar visibility (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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The reviewer wants custom fonts for reader view.
Original excerpt“custom typefaces for the reader view”Apple source · Review 14702529124
The reviewer wants compact, title-only timeline cards instead of large sections.
Original excerpt“Squish them down to just a title view, icon optional.”Apple source · Review 14675451727
Read status
14 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about read status.
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The reviewer wants article read status and dislikes losing track of what has already been read.
Original excerpt“I include feeds because I *want* to keep track of whether I’ve read articles or not.”Apple source · Review 14675386760
The reviewer cannot track previously read items or manage unread catch-up as in Classic.
Original excerpt“I can’t tell what I have already read”Apple source · Review 14601123780
Workflow and interface friction
6 reviewsConcerns and requests cover changed shortcuts (1 review); reading position (1 review); scroll sensitivity (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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The reviewer finds the timeline confusing and reports it resetting when switching feeds.
Original excerpt“If I goto a new feed the timeline keeps resetting.”Apple source · Review 14574839428
The reviewer dislikes needing an additional tap for scroll-to-top.
Original excerpt“Why hide the scroll to top in the corner behind another tap?”Apple source · Review 14554561798
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Integration problems and requests
5 reviewsConcerns and requests cover arc browser extension (1 review); email newsletters (1 review); reddit login (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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The reviewer objects to losing external feed services such as Feedbin.
Original excerpt“the removal of any third-party feed service has killed this app for me.”Apple source · Review 14366546498
The reviewer reports the extension failing in Arc; they have not tested Chrome.
Original excerpt“I use Arc browser and I followed the instructions on the repo and the extension still does not work.”Apple source · Review 14275715929
Video playback
4 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about video playback.
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The reviewer notes issues with some YouTube channels while most work.
Original excerpt“some youtube channel does have issue with this but most are just fine”Apple source · Review 14343037520
The reviewer reports occasional YouTube playback failures requiring opening the site, without blaming the developer for the cause.
Original excerpt“youtube videos don’t always load in built in viewer”Apple source · Review 13746627960
Slowdowns and waiting
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover article transitions (2 reviews); feed loading (2 reviews).
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The reviewer finds horizontal article transitions slower than in the previous app.
Original excerpt“horizontal slideover animation when switching stories feels much slower”Apple source · Review 13961344208
The reviewer finds article-opening animation slow.
Original excerpt“The animation that slides each article into view is slow”Apple source · Review 13617525430
Support and response concerns
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover unanswered requests (3 reviews); finding contact details (1 review).
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The reviewer says multiple requests for assistance went unanswered.
Original excerpt“sent multiple requests to support for assistance and never received a reply”Apple source · Review 14378858016
The reviewer could not locate a developer email for assistance.
Original excerpt“I tried finding the devs email but found nothing”Apple source · Review 14275715929
Development cadence
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about development cadence.
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The reviewer considers fixes and feature releases too infrequent for a subscription.
Original excerpt“slow cadence of bug fixes and feature releases”Apple source · Review 14702529124
In their January 2026 review, the reviewer says updates and promised features had not arrived as expected.
Original excerpt“4+ months without an update is pretty disappointing”Apple source · Review 13610923605
Keyboard navigation
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about keyboard navigation.
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In version 2026.3, the reviewer reports that pasting a feed URL with Command-V closes the popup; right-click paste works.
Original excerpt“cmd + v to paste the url when adding feed, it will just close the popup.”Apple source · Review 13999078130
The reviewer requests a keyboard shortcut for reader view.
Original excerpt“a keyboard shortcut ro select reader view?”Apple source · Review 13890316254
Price and subscription concerns
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about subscription value.
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The reviewer questions the subscription's value and may not renew.
Original excerpt“the value it provides is questionable.”Apple source · Review 14702529124
The reviewer says the visual update does not justify a subscription given the reading workflow limitations.
Original excerpt“probably not worth a subscription on its own”Apple source · Review 14675386760
Good for
- People following mixed media sources.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone needing traditional unread counts as the main workflow.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- This edition replaces unread-count emphasis with timeline position; it is not a full client for every source.
Privacy & permissions
iCloud subscriptions/tags and public shared feeds reveal interests.
Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Reeder privacy
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