Unread review
A polished Apple RSS reader with full-text extraction, offline reading, and broad sync support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Unread is a native RSS reader for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, designed for people who want to read articles rather than scan headlines. Its interface centers on typography, themes, gesture-based navigation, search, and automatic retrieval of full webpage text from feeds that provide summaries. Unread Cloud synchronizes reading across devices, while support for external and self-hosted feed services gives it a flexible place in an existing RSS setup.
The plan structure is straightforward. The Free plan provides core RSS reading functionality. Unread Premium adds article actions, Shortcuts, offline webpage caching, widget customization, saving webpages through the Unread share extension, and custom app icons. The published pricing information presents Premium as an annual subscription, with a listed USD price of 29.99; regional pricing may differ. Buyers focused on offline reading should account for Premium because offline webpage caching is part of the paid tier.
Unread’s strongest fit is an Apple-centered reading workflow that values presentation and continuity. Integrations include Feedbin, Feedly, Gobbler, Inkwell, Inoreader, NewsBlur, Fever, FreshRSS, Miniflux, Anybox, Flyleaf, GoodLinks, Instapaper, Matter, and Pinboard. Share extensions support feed subscriptions and saving webpages, while widgets, shortcuts, and article actions extend the reading workflow beyond the main app. Choose Unread for focused personal reading across Apple devices, especially when full-text retrieval, offline access, and typography matter. Readers who require Android support should choose an RSS reader available on that platform instead.
Unread pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Retrieves full webpage text from summary feeds
- Offline caching supports reading webpage text and images
- Syncs with external and self-hosted feed services
- Where it doesn't
- Available on macOS and iOS rather than broader platforms
- Premium features are required for offline caching
- No team-sharing capability is provided
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