Apple News vs The Old Reader

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Apple News or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Apple News starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Apple News or The Old Reader?

Apple News starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Apple News or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Apple News runs on Ios, Macos. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Apple News for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Apple News best used for?

Apple News is most often used for daily news reading, magazine subscription, news discovery, staying informed. Of those, daily news reading and magazine subscription are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Apple News do that The Old Reader cannot?

Apple News covers Curated news feed, Premium magazines, Audio stories, Personalization. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Ios support.