# Reeder Classic

> News Reader

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529445840](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529445840)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1529445840`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Silvio Rizzi
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (823 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-16
- **First published:** 2020-10-16
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeder-classic/id1529445840)
- **Website:** [https://reeder.app](https://reeder.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://reeder.app](https://reeder.app/)

## Description

Reeder Classic is an all-in-one RSS reader and read-later client with optional iCloud syncing. It supports a built-in RSS/Feeds service to keep everything in sync across devices, or you can use any of the many supported third-party services.

Reeder Classic also includes Bionic Reading for focused reading, configurable widgets to show recent articles, and a Reader View for a clean reading experience. With per-account options like Mark as Read on Scroll and a secure iCloud-backed read-later, it covers all your reading workflows. Supported third-party services include Feedbin, Feedly, FeedHQ, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, Inoreader, BazQux Reader, FreshRSS, Instapaper and Pocket.

## Rankings

- #62,733 — Overall

## Review summary

Reeder Classic is praised for longevity, stability, and strong cross-device syncing, plus a clean, customizable interface. However, multiple reviews cite ongoing bugs (wrong articles, reading position resets, loading issues), mobile sync problems, and a sense that development has slowed as the newer Reeder takes priority. Users also want modernization (Liquid Glass) and, in some cases, a watch companion, but feel maintenance is lacking and the app may be at risk of further neglect.

### Pros

- Longstanding best-in-class RSS reader on iPhone.
- Excellent cross-device syncing (iCloud) with strong Mac syncing and support for self-hosted feeds (FreshRSS).
- Clean, intuitive UI with smooth navigation and a simple design.
- Highly customizable with a range of reading options.
- Trusted, years-long presence as a top RSS app in the App Store.

### Cons

- Development appears slowed or paused; updates are infrequent and some users report little to no responsiveness to bug reports.
- Persistent bugs across versions, including opening the wrong article, reading position resets, loading issues, and sorting problems.
- Mobile syncing issues: feeds sometimes fail to sync on iPhone or on-demand sync is unreliable.
- Perceived abandonment in favor of the newer Reeder, with Classic feeling neglected.
- Lack of modernization features (e.g., Liquid Glass) and requests for improvements (e.g., watch companion) going unmet.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529445840)