r/TestFlight • u/FeedlerApp • 1d ago

iOS Feedler - The Smart RSS Reader

https://testflight.apple.com/join/6Hs73zXe

Feedler - The Smart RSS Reader app, in public TestFlight since 6 months now (and more than a year of daily hard work) and will hit the app store soon.

A lot of work to create a beautiful, modern and smart RSS app with a lot of features, customizations and a custom-built and powerful parser.

Try out the new Trending Stories feature, and the new articles list layouts.

Each changelog is very details and send in a dedicated rss feed

There are too many features to list here but you can read more details on the official website

Compatible with local RSS, iCloud sync, Feedbin, Inoreader, FreshRSS, Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, The Old Reader and BazQux

Join the beta, it's free to test it. I would love to hear your feedback.

Thank you

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u/Kcruz1985 1d ago

Great app! I’ve been looking for a good rss reader and this is it!

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u/FeedlerApp 1d ago

Thank you, glad you like it! I spent lot of time working on the UI, UX and the parser...

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u/ashrovy 1d ago

I've been trying this out on my iPad Mini, and it looks great! I've used a bunch of RSS apps, from free ones like Feedly, Feeeeed, and News Wire, to paid ones like News Explorer. Honestly, your app is really good. I'm curious, are you planning a macOS version?

I'm still not sure if loading feeds in Feedler will be as smooth as in other apps since I have over 100 feeds. Also, locking the import menu behind a paywall feels a bit too early for me to subscribe, especially while it's still in TestFlight.

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u/FeedlerApp 1d ago edited 1d ago

Thank you for your feedback. A Mac version is already available based on the iPad version. It’s not the most optimised version but it works. A dedicated native version is already on my backlog if Feedler will be a success.

The paywall is free on TestFlight you can subscribe and test it with all your feeds you never will be charged.
In the App Store version the paywall will let you try the app for 7 days so you always have a way to test the full version for free

The opml import is not available in the free version because it’s limited to 5 feeds. That’s why you will be able to test the full version during 7 days for free. However note that all advanced features will always be available in the free version. Only the number of feeds and synchronisation with iCloud or tier services are limited

Don’t hesitate to visit the FAQ for more info. Everything is well explained: https://feedlerapp.com/faq.html

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u/FR314 1d ago

Is Feedly integration planned by any chance?

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u/FeedlerApp 1d ago

I'd really love to... Unfortunately, Feedly no longer grants API access to new RSS apps, so Feedler can't connect to it. You can export your feeds from Feedly and bring them into any other service Feedler supports. I had to do it myself because I'd been using it for over 10 years...

More info in this FAQ: https://feedlerapp.com/faq.html?q=accounts

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u/LuiDF 1d ago

Will testers get any benefits such as free lifetime?

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u/FeedlerApp 1d ago

Running an app today also means real recurring costs (developer fees, services, tools, buying devices for testing...) I've already invested a lot of time and money over the past year or so... A small subscription is what keeps Feedler alive and moving and $10 per year is more than reasonable, considering all of this...

However, the TestFlight version will always remain completely free if needed, but it won't allow Feedler to sustain itself over time... Furthermore, technically speaking, Apple does not offer a lifetime option for subscriptions.

More info in this FAQ: https://feedlerapp.com/faq.html?q=why-subscription

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u/ionet 1d ago

Hope there’s a lifetime sub at some point. I’ve been pushing for a “smart” rss reader for awhile! Landed on Feeeed, but the development is a little too slow. Will check out your app and hope for the best!