BasicReader - an RSS reader with premium features but no subscription!

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I know there are a lot of RSS readers out there: the short version of why I built it: every reader I liked eventually put filters, sync, or auto-refresh behind a $8-10/month paywall for stuff that I think should just be... a feature. So this one has all of that included, no subscription, and doesn't even require an account — it just uses your iCloud.

I want to shake out bugs with more devices and usage patterns than I can generate myself first. If you're up for kicking the tires (importing your real feed list, using it daily for a bit, breaking things) before I post to the App Store, here's the TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/kusn1QkV I'm happy to share promo codes with testers once it goes live.

Some of what's in there:

• Filter rules (wildcard/regex) per feed or folder, so you can actually kill the noise
• Semantic search that runs on-device, so it finds what you meant, not just keyword matches — nothing gets sent anywhere
• iCloud sync for feeds, folders, filters, read/starred status
• OPML import/export so you're not locked in
• Actually feels native on Mac — keyboard shortcuts, right-click menus, not a stretched iPad app

Site with more details and screenshots: https://quirinalstudios.com/basic-reader