Read You is an Android app for reading RSS feeds, built with a Material You look that matches your phone's theme and colors. It is used by people who want a modern, native-feeling feed reader without relying on Google Play.
Developer: ReadYouApp · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · Jun 3, 2026 · SHA-256 a27f6da6961f2d5c…
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Key features
- Subscribe to RSS links and import or export OPML files
- Get notified when new articles arrive
- Article readability optimization and full content parsing for original articles
- Multi-account support with read aloud for articles
- Connects to Fever, Google Reader, and FreshRSS APIs as data sources
Why isn’t Read You on Google Play?
Read You is published by its developers on GitHub rather than Google Play. It is not on F-Droid either, though the developer mentions F-Droid builds exist separately and cannot be upgraded by other release channels.
Is Read You safe?
Read You is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so the code is public and can be checked by anyone. Download the APK from the official GitHub Releases page to get a build directly from the developer; nightly builds are also offered for testing but may contain bugs, so the developer recommends backing up your data before trying them. Read You comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Read You free?
Yes. The developer describes it as free open source software, and every user can use its full functionality for free.
How do I import my existing feeds?
Use the OPML import feature in the app to bring in feeds from another RSS reader, or export your Read You feeds to an OPML file to use elsewhere.
Can I connect Read You to a self-hosted RSS service?
Yes. Read You integrates with Fever, Google Reader, and FreshRSS style APIs, so you can use an existing cloud or self-hosted account as a data source. Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, Inoreader, Feedly, and Feedbin support are listed as planned but not yet available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Read You free?
Yes. The developer describes it as free open source software, and every user can use its full functionality for free.
How do I import my existing feeds?
Use the OPML import feature in the app to bring in feeds from another RSS reader, or export your Read You feeds to an OPML file to use elsewhere.
Can I connect Read You to a self-hosted RSS service?
Yes. Read You integrates with Fever, Google Reader, and FreshRSS style APIs, so you can use an existing cloud or self-hosted account as a data source. Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, Inoreader, Feedly, and Feedbin support are listed as planned but not yet available.
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