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ReadKit
What ReadKit is
ReadKit is a read-later and RSS client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Its built-in RSS engine handles RSS, Atom, and JSON subscriptions, and it can connect to services such as Feedly, Inoreader, FreshRSS, and NewsBlur. It also supports read-later services including Instapaper, Pocket, Pinboard, and Wallabag. The core functionality is free, without ads or data mining, but built-in RSS is limited to 20 feeds and works offline without syncing. To sync subscriptions, articles, and read statuses across Apple devices, users need a supported aggregator or read-later service. Premium adds multiple accounts, unlimited feeds and smart folders, reader mode, folder and tag management, image caching, themes, app icons, and OPML import and export. Reader mode extracts text from the original page without contacting an external text-parsing service. The macOS app includes a Safari extension that can detect feeds on visited pages. Premium options are $2.99 a month, $9.99 a year, or one-time purchases of 19.99 USD for iOS or macOS and 29.99 USD for universal access.
Who it suits
ReadKit suits people who want to collect RSS feeds and save articles across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Readers who rely on built-in RSS alone should account for its 20-feed limit and lack of syncing.
What it does well
- Free core functionality with no ads or data mining.
- Supports RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds.
- Connects to multiple news and read-later services.
- Reader mode extracts text without an external parsing service.
- macOS app includes a Safari feed-detection extension.
What to know first
- Built-in RSS is limited to 20 feeds without Premium.
- Built-in RSS is offline-only and does not sync.
- Premium features require a paid option.
Limits
The free built-in RSS service is limited to 20 feeds. Built-in RSS works offline but does not sync; Premium unlocks features including unlimited feeds and smart folders.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ReadKit Premium Lifetime iOS | Premium Lifetime iOS $19.99 · Unlocks premium features on iOS | $19.99, paid once |
| ReadKit Premium Lifetime macOS | Premium Lifetime macOS $19.99 · Unlocks premium features on macOS | $19.99, paid once |
| ReadKit Premium Monthly | Premium Monthly $2.99 · Unlocks premium features | $2.99 a month |
| ReadKit Premium Lifetime Universal | Premium Lifetime Universal $29.99 · Unlocks premium features | $29.99, paid once |
| ReadKit Premium Annual | Premium Annual $9.99 · Unlocks premium features | $9.99 a year |
As readkit.app lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://readkit.app/.
- Install ReadKit through the App Store on iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.
- Subscribe to RSS, Atom, or JSON feeds, or connect a supported news service.
- Connect a supported read-later service to work with saved articles.
- Choose a Premium monthly, annual, or lifetime plan if you need Premium features.
Verdict
ReadKit combines feed reading and read-later services, with a free core and paid features for expanded organization and reading. Syncing depends on a supported aggregator or read-later service; built-in RSS does not sync.
Questions
Is ReadKit free?
Yes. Its core functionality is free, with no ads or data mining. Premium features require a paid plan.
How much does ReadKit Premium cost?
Premium costs $2.99 a month or $9.99 a year. Lifetime plans cost 19.99 USD for iOS, 19.99 USD for macOS, or 29.99 USD for universal access.
Which platforms does ReadKit support?
ReadKit is distributed through the App Store and runs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Can ReadKit sync across Apple devices?
It can sync subscriptions, articles, and read statuses through supported feed aggregators or read-later services. Built-in RSS is offline-only and does not sync.
Which services does ReadKit connect to?
Supported news services include Feedly, Feedbin, FreshRSS, Inoreader, and NewsBlur, among others. Read-later services include Instapaper, Pocket, Pinboard, and Wallabag.
Facts from ReadKit's own pages
- Credential storage
- The privacy policy says passwords are stored securely on the device using Keychain. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- The maker's privacy policy says ReadKit is distributed through the App Store and runs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Free core
- The core functionality is free, with no ads or data mining. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Free limits
- The built-in RSS service is limited to 20 feeds without Premium. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Eger, Hungary · readkit.app, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Supported news services include BazQux, Feedbin, Feedly, Fever, FreshRSS, Inoreader, Miniflux, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and Tiny Tiny RSS. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Premium features
- Premium includes multiple accounts, unlimited smart folders and feeds, reader mode, folder and tag management, image caching, themes, app icons, and OPML import and export. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says ReadKit does not store or process user data on its servers. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Product
- ReadKit is a read-later and RSS client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Reader mode
- Reader mode extracts article text directly from the original page without communicating with an external text-parsing service. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Read-later services
- ReadKit supports Instapaper, Pocket, Pinboard, and Wallabag for read-later articles. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- RSS formats
- The built-in RSS engine supports RSS, Atom, and JSON feed subscriptions. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Safari
- The macOS app includes a Safari extension that can detect feeds embedded in visited pages and subscribe to them in ReadKit. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Self-hosted services
- FreshRSS, Miniflux, Fever, Tiny Tiny RSS, and Wallabag can run on a server controlled by the user. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker directs support requests and bug reports to [email protected] and asks users to include product and operating system versions. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
- Sync
- ReadKit can sync subscriptions, articles, and read statuses across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through supported feed aggregators or read-later services; built-in RSS is offline-only and does not sync. · readkit.app, 30 Sept 2026
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