# RSS Reader Offline | Podcast

> RSS Reader to read RSS Feed Reader & RSS Podcast Player

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vanniktech.rssreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vanniktech.rssreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vanniktech.rssreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Niklas Baudy
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 109,888
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (2,505 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.48.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2019-10-20
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vanniktech.rssreader)
- **Website:** [https://www.vanniktech.de/](https://www.vanniktech.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vanniktech.de/RssReader/privacy\_policy.html](https://vanniktech.de/RssReader/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

RSS Reader Offline is a versatile RSS feed reader and podcast player that lets you stay updated easily. It supports filtering by channels, time ranges, starred items, and unread feeds, ensuring you can quickly access what matters most. The extension allows seamless OPML import and export for easy feed management.

Enjoy uninterrupted reading with offline support and background sync, so your feeds are always up to date. Features like swipe-to-mark-read, favorite support, push notifications, and light/dark themes enhance user experience. Use it as a comprehensive RSS aggregator, view RSS and ATOM feeds directly, and share interesting articles effortlessly. Ideal for blog reading and podcast listening in a simple, intuitive interface.

## Rankings

- #211,702 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vanniktech.rssreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise ease of use, podcast integration, and affordable one-time pricing, with responsive support. Repeated issues include crashes and intrusive ads that clutter the UI, reducing reliability. When stable, it’s a lightweight, value-packed RSS/podcast reader; otherwise, reliability concerns color the experience.

### Pros

- One-time payment removes ads for an ad-free experience.
- Easy to use / intuitive UI for discovering and adding feeds.
- Podcasts are integrated within the app, no need to switch apps.
- Responsive developer with helpful support.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and adware; ad banners are heavy and affect usability.
- Frequent crashes on startup and freezing after updates / instability.
- UI clutter from large ad banners and an oversized toolbar.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vanniktech.rssreader)