Reeder 5
Reeder 5 is a modern RSS reader and content aggregator for iOS and macOS that unifies feeds, podcasts, videos, and social media into a single timeline with iCloud sync.
Score
60
User Rating
3.0
Free/Trial Support
Not Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Oct 01, 2026
Overview
What is Reeder 5?
Reeder 5 is a rebuilt version of the classic Reeder app, designed as an inbox for reading, watching, and listening to content from various sources. It supports RSS feeds, podcasts, videos, and social media posts, all integrated into a unified timeline. Key features include timeline position syncing across devices via iCloud, shared public feeds for tags, custom filters, and a strong focus on privacy. It is available on iOS 17+ and macOS 14+.
What is Reeder 5 used for?
Tags
Top Features
- Unified timeline for RSS, podcasts, videos, and social media
- Timeline position syncing across devices via iCloud
- Shared public feeds for tags
- Custom filters based on keywords, media types, or feed types
- Save links via share extension
- iCloud sync for subscriptions, timeline position, and tagged items
- Privacy-focused: no data collection
- Support for JSON feeds
How to use Reeder 5?
Download Reeder 5 from the App Store on your iOS or macOS device. Add your subscriptions by importing an OPML file or manually adding RSS feeds, podcasts, and social media accounts. Use the share extension to save links from other apps. Organize content with tags and create custom filters based on keywords or media types. Your timeline position and saved items sync automatically via iCloud. Access shared feeds by turning any tag into a public feed.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Strong privacy protections
- Supports a wide range of content types
- Customizable filters for personalized timelines
- Shared feeds enable easy content curation and sharing
Cons
- Only available on Apple platforms (iOS, macOS)
- Requires iOS 17+ or macOS 14+
- Not a full-featured client for every source (e.g., social media interaction limited)
- Subscription-based pricing
Use Cases
- Keeping up with news and blogs via RSS
- Listening to podcasts alongside reading articles
- Following social media accounts without visiting each platform
- Curating and sharing content with others via public feeds
- Saving articles and links for later reading
- Research and information gathering
Reeder 5 Pricing
Subscription Plan
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