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Olivia Harris
Apr 16, 2026
4.83/5
A Modern Classic That Just Works
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NetNewsWire is the RSS reader I've been looking for. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to organize my feeds and catch up on reading. I particularly love the seamless syncing between my Mac and iPhone, and knowing it's free and open source is the cherry on top. It's fast, reliable, and feels like a well-crafted, essential part of my daily workflow.

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qjohnson5646
Quinn Johnson
Apr 11, 2026
2.83/5
Frustratingly Basic and Prone to Sync Issues
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For a free app, I expected more polish. The interface feels overly simplistic and lacks customization options that other RSS readers offer. The sync between my Mac and iPhone is unreliable, often leaving me with duplicate or missing articles, which defeats the core purpose. It gets the job done for basic reading, but it's too bare-bones and buggy to depend on for a streamlined news routine.

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Review Summary
3.5

Based on 12 reviews

Ease of Use 4.2/5
Features 3.2/5
Value for Money 4.4/5
Customer Support 2.9/5
Overall Experience 3.3/5
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NetNewsWire

NetNewsWire is a free and open source RSS reader and podcast manager for Mac, iOS, and iPadOS devices. It allows …

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