Features Users Want Most in News Reader Apps

"the ability to customize the swipe gestures would go a long way to permanently converting me"

"I want to love this app, but the swipe is backwards"

"An app whose sole purpose is reading text should have font configuration options. Size separate from the system size would be a start, but the bare minimum here should be a few basic fonts to choose from"

"the pure white text in dark mode (with a very dark background). Most app don't-I think- use pure white and here the contrast is just too high to be readable for me"

"Love it since it's free. But wish it had an option to limit the amount of days it keeps stored/synced"

"it merely partially supports Feedbin. Feedbin's Saved Searches are not loaded. Without the saved searches, I must spend an excessive amount of time fin"

"Aggregates articles I want to read, but there's no way to delete it..? Help!"

Build rock-solid cross-device sync with iPad as first-class citizen

Multiple users cite iPad sync as broken while iPhone/Mac work fine. This is a table-stakes feature causing immediate abandonment. Competitor advantage if you nail it.

Implement fully customizable swipe gestures matching iOS conventions

Users expect left-to-right swipe patterns from Mail/Gmail/Messages. Allow customization per user preference. This is a quick win that removes major friction.

Add comprehensive text/reading customization (fonts, sizes, contrast, themes)

For a reading app, lack of font options is inexcusable. Users with accessibility needs or preferences are immediately excluded. High impact, moderate effort.

Build reliable push notifications with granular control

Non-functional notifications break the core RSS use case of staying updated. This is a critical feature users expect to work flawlessly.

Create intuitive feed organization with visual folder management

Users struggle with where feeds go and how to organize them. Build a clear, visual system with drag-and-drop and obvious defaults to reduce confusion.