I couldn't imagine using the internet without RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds. RSS saves me so much time each day. I can see any updates to my favorite sites in one spot without having to go to each site individually that I follow. Although my favorite RSS reader for the iPhone is ByLine, they have yet to release a native iPad version. I'm finding that a lot lately. I have favorite Apps on the iPhone that haven't gone iPad native yet and I end up using alternatives in the meantime. If these "favorites" of mine take too long to update, the alternatives may end up becoming my favorites. While Google Reader works fine in Safari on the iPad, having a native App provides a better and easier experience. Also having a native App means that the feeds can be cached to the device for offline reading. I choose Google to manage my RSS feeds because I can then read the feeds/posts on any device and have it sync to the cloud so that when I go to the next device/computer I don't have to wade through dozens/hundreds of posts that I already read.
MobileRSS HD for Google RSS Reader looks GREAT on the iPad
Not only did they do a good job taking advantage of the larger iPad screen real estate, they implemented full support for the Google Reader features, plus adding some links to the things you'll want to use outside of Google's Reader. For example, I often come across content that I want to share with others via email, Facebook and/or Twitter. There are also ties to both InstaPaper and ReadItLater. You have the option once you see a post that you want to see on the actual website that it exists on, of clicking the arrow in the upper right corner to show you the actual website right in the App (including copying the URL, which is often missed by many apps). MobileRSS HD also supports Google Alerts. So if your tracking things by "keywords", you can view any posts about those items too. Text can be selected and copied to the clipboard as well as images being able to be copied or saved to your Library. The App is also bandwidth conscious. You have the option of Filtering out Advertisements and only downloading images while on WiFi.
You can get MobileRSS HD for Google RSS Reader here from the 
The Bottom Line
I can't find much to complain about in MobileRSS HD for Google RSS Reader. It looks great and seems to function well. Probably the only thing that kinda bugged me was that If I had more than default number of "new" items to read, when I get to the end of the list I have to tap the "Load More Items" button. I would just like to have it continue to load "ALL Unread Items" in the background while I scroll. As it stands now I don't know if tapping the Load More Items will reveal any more posts that I hadn't read or not until I tap it. There should at least be a second button called "Load More UNREAD Items." Other than that one thing, this App is a winner!
MobileRSS HD
MobileRSS HD RSS Reader allows you to sign in directly to your Google Reader account and read your RSS feeds on your iPad. Great sharing and management options too.
- Xiangji Yang
- Get on App Store
- $4.99
All info was collected on 7th June, 2010 when the app was reviewed.
About Terry White
Terry is the co-author of The Best Selling "The iPhone Book" 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th editions. He has been active in the industry for over 25 years and is the founder and president of MacGroup-Detroit, Inc., Michigan's largest Macintosh Users Group, host of the Adobe Creative Suite Podcast and a technology writer - Terry White Tech Blog.
I’ve been using Mobile RSS HD on iPad as well and find it to be the best thing available for the platform. Your suggestion is a great one, though – I too noticed the weird “load more items” button.
Hey Terry. I have been using NewsRack since I ditched NewsGator. It’s worked out pretty well foam me. MobilleRSS looks good too though. Have you used NewsRack or compared them?
Looks a lot like someone ripped off the design of Reeder, and still made an inferior product: http://reederapp.com/ripoff/