The first thing I tried to do in the new Reeder app was to try to add my Feedbin account. I couldn’t. I wondered whether it was hidden somewhere in the new UI or perhaps it was behind an in-app purchase. It was neither, adding Feedbin and other similar services was intentionally deprecated. Whilst I’m still not sure that this change is the best fit for my needs, this could be make the on-boarding experience far easier for new users.
I exported an OPML file from Feedbin and imported it into new Reader, and I now have something that’s similar to what I had in Reeder Classic.
Another controversial change will inevitably be the move to subscription pricing. £1 per month or £10 for 12 months. I prefer this for two reasons 1) it’s a small investment to try out the full version. All the features for one month for only £1, and if I don’t like it I can cancel the subscription 2) the subscription model gives the developer a consistent income which makes me feel like the app is less likely to become abandonware at some point.
Overall it looks like a very promising new app. I’m going to give it a go and see if I prefer it over Reeder Classic.