Head-to-head · News and Magazine Apps
Feedly vs AP News
Feedly leads on 0 checks, AP News on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFeedly · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAP News · 1 of 3
Feedly scores higher on our rubric for news and magazine apps: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Feedly is the better fit for RSS readers and teams tracking many sources. AP News is the better fit for free, straightforward news and local AP coverage.
- Feedly fits best
RSS readers and teams tracking many sources
- AP News fits best
Free, straightforward news and local AP coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Feedly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | AP News 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in News and Magazine Apps | #6 in News and Magazine Apps |
| Best for | RSS readers and teams tracking many sources | Free, straightforward news and local AP coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $65/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Feedly 0/3 · AP News 1/3 | ||
| Offline reading | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Personalized feed | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| RSS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Content scope | Not checked yet | Publisher |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | web, iOS, Android; iOS listing also includes iPad and Apple Watch |
| Paid publication access | Not checked yet | None |
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| Our verdict | Feedly brings news sites, blogs, industry publications, newsletters, and Google News feeds into a cloud-based reader. It is suited to individuals following a broad range of coverage as well as researchers and teams that need to organize… Read the review → |
AP News brings The Associated Press’s reporting to readers who want a free way to follow breaking news, world headlines, and local coverage. Available on web, iOS, and Android, it supports topic and developing-story follows alongside a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Feedly — where it wins
- Follows news sites, blogs, newsletters, and Google News feeds
- Search, filters, saved boards, notes, and highlights organize coverage
- Available on web, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 100 sources, 3 feeds, and 3 boards
- Feedly AI Feeds and RSS Builder are reserved for Pro+
- Team feeds and team boards are Enterprise features
AP News — where it wins
- Free access on web, iOS, and Android
- Personalized feeds, topic follows, and interest-based alerts
- Local reporting from AP member news organizations
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is centered on AP and its member organizations
- Offers fewer reading and discovery tools than some alternatives
- Email is the listed support channel
- Feedly9.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible RSS reader for following, filtering, and sharing coverage across many sources.
Visit FeedlyFull verdict → - AP News8.8/10 · Free plan
A free AP news reader with personalized feeds, alerts, and local coverage.
Visit AP NewsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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