Reviews of xFeed RSS Reader

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Total ratings

3.30 (Rating count: 4)

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Review summary

XFeed RSS Reader is praised for its simple, clean interface and lightweight performance across iPhone and iPad, and for being free with essential RSS features. However, users report recurring bugs affecting core reading state, crashes during launch or feed addition, and an aging UI with several usability quirks. Feature gaps like iCloud sync, bulk read, and easy import, plus some UX inconsistencies, hurt long-term usability, though the app remains a lean, fast reader when not hampered by these issues.

Pros

Simple clean interface
Lightweight and fast/efficient
Free to use with most needed RSS functions
Works well on iPhone and iPad

Cons

Read/unread status not updating and duplicates after refresh
Crashes on launch or when adding feeds
Outdated/rough UI with usability quirks
Missing features like iCloud sync, bulk mark-as-read, import/export
Inconsistent open-in-Safari behavior and other feed management prompts

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.00

All time rating average: 3.30

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18% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-04-24	Me*****	Simple clean interface. Blessed author has mercy on the users!
Simple clean interface. Blessed author has mercy on the users!
2024-03-16	Jk*****	I've been using this app for as long as it's been on the store, so I know all the changes its gone through. I love it, but during that time I never used it without being jailbroken, and now I realize a few things that really can just go. UI spin animation - can it. Your slide is fine. Extra categories - keep it optional. Confirmations yes/no - option it. I don't need to confirm twice to clear the page of entries. Feed icons - keep the url or add the https:// already. Adjustable text/row sizes (need more options) Allow safari's extension support - too many ads are not blocked *more to come
I've been using this app for as long as it's been on the store, so I know all the changes its gone through. I love it, but during that time I never used it without being jailbroken, and now I realize a few things that really can just go. UI spin animation - can it. Your slide is fine. Extra categories - keep it optional. Confirmations yes/no - option it. I don't need to confirm twice to clear the page of entries. Feed icons - keep the url or add the https:// already. Adjustable text/row sizes (need more options) Allow safari's extension support - too many ads are not blocked *more to come
2023-12-27	pa*****	Update 12-27-23 Still having the same problem: Clicking/reading doesn't show as read The article remains highlighted as unread. I find I rarely want to use this app anymore because of this bug - before the bug I would use it all day to catch up on news. Other than this NEW bug the app is great. Original review: Since the last update After clicking an article, the feed stays highlighted as if I never clicked/read it - plus - when I refresh my feeds, I'm getting duplicates! Other than that, I enloy this app!
Update 12-27-23 Still having the same problem: Clicking/reading doesn't show as read The article remains highlighted as unread. I find I rarely want to use this app anymore because of this bug - before the bug I would use it all day to catch up on news. Other than this NEW bug the app is great. Original review: Since the last update After clicking an article, the feed stays highlighted as if I never clicked/read it - plus - when I refresh my feeds, I'm getting duplicates! Other than that, I enloy this app!
2021-04-24	JL*****	The crashing is fixed when launching the app, but now it crashes when trying to add a feed.
The crashing is fixed when launching the app, but now it crashes when trying to add a feed.
2020-08-13	Fi*****	Had iPhone 6s worked well upgraded to iPhone 11 google address links not working with my new phone with xfeed. Need app update please.
Had iPhone 6s worked well upgraded to iPhone 11 google address links not working with my new phone with xfeed. Need app update please.
2020-08-04	a *****	Exactly what one needs for feeds; no fluff, just a workhorse. Good work!
Exactly what one needs for feeds; no fluff, just a workhorse. Good work!
2020-01-31	yu*****	I like that the app is free and contain most of the functions I need. However, it’s fairly rough and a bit buggy. The editing of feed title resets unless one use the done button which closed the keyboard and moves the input box, strongly disrupting the work flow. The adding feed box does not close after the confirmation popup is closed. The read all confirmation has a bold yes and a normal yes instead of a yes and a no. Adding a feed also doesn’t automatically get it even though auto update is enabled.
I like that the app is free and contain most of the functions I need. However, it’s fairly rough and a bit buggy. The editing of feed title resets unless one use the done button which closed the keyboard and moves the input box, strongly disrupting the work flow. The adding feed box does not close after the confirmation popup is closed. The read all confirmation has a bold yes and a normal yes instead of a yes and a no. Adding a feed also doesn’t automatically get it even though auto update is enabled.
2018-11-17	Pu*****	My only complaint is with the categories being mandatory, and no option to turn off prompts to delete entire article lists. It also handles keyboard strokes in app poorly. Still better than most in its simplicity and design which do RSS how it should without all the frills and nonsense. Stay 7+ compatible, champ.
My only complaint is with the categories being mandatory, and no option to turn off prompts to delete entire article lists. It also handles keyboard strokes in app poorly. Still better than most in its simplicity and design which do RSS how it should without all the frills and nonsense. Stay 7+ compatible, champ.
2017-09-23	Ar*****	Its an rss feed without adds. I love the simplicity!
Its an rss feed without adds. I love the simplicity!
2016-06-11	Us*****	A simple but efficient tool!!!
A simple but efficient tool!!!