The Old Reader vs Apple News

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 The Old Reader or Apple News better?

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

Which is cheaper, The Old Reader or Apple News?

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

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

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

Can I use The Old Reader for free?

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

What is The Old Reader best used for?

The Old Reader is most often used for rss reading, news aggregation, social reading. Of those, rss reading and news aggregation are not what Apple News is typically brought in for.

What can The Old Reader do that Apple News cannot?

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