What is RSS?
RSS is a simple way to see new posts from websites and podcasts you choose. Add each source to Tribb, and its new posts appear in your library.
A private RSS reader for iPhone.
Tribb keeps the sites, blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels you follow in one place.
You choose every source. Posts stay in publication order. There is no recommendation algorithm and no endless stream of suggested content.
Choose your own sources.
RSS is a simple way for a website or podcast to publish new work. Add a feed directly or import an OPML file from another reader. Tribb checks those feeds and builds a library on your iPhone.
The Reader shows one unread post at a time. Move through the queue, open what matters, save something for later, or finish the list and leave.
Your library stays yours.
Your feeds, reading state, and settings live on your device. Tribb does not require a Tribb account. Selected library data can sync through your private iCloud account when iCloud is available.
Article summaries use Apple Foundation Models. Tribb does not ask for an AI key or send articles to a Tribb application server.
There are no ads and no third-party analytics.
Made for reading, then leaving.
Tribb is independent software made by one developer. It is free to use. The goal is not to keep you scrolling. The goal is to help you keep up with the work you chose to follow.
View the source on GitHub.
See it in the app.
These are real Tribb screens from a reviewed iPhone build.
Questions and answers.
Is Tribb free?
Yes. Tribb is free to use.
Can I bring my current feeds?
Yes. Choose Import OPML on the first screen or in Settings. OPML restores feed addresses and folders. It does not restore reading state, saved articles, history, or article content.
How do I export a feed list?
Open Settings and choose Export OPML. Save the file in Files or another location you control.
A feed does not update. What should I do?
Open Feeds, select the feed, and choose Resync Now. Check Last attempt and Result. Some publishers block automated requests or publish an invalid feed.
An article shows only a preview. What should I do?
Choose Retry Full Text in the article, or use Open in Browser. For one feed, enable Always Load Full Text under On This iPhone in Feed Detail.
What happens when iCloud is unavailable?
Your local library remains available. Open Settings to read Sync Status and choose Retry Sync when offered. Also check iCloud access and available iCloud storage in System Settings.
This iPhone and iCloud use different libraries. What should I do?
Open Settings and choose Use Current iCloud Library. Tribb deletes the library stored on this iPhone, then downloads the current private iCloud library. It does not merge the two libraries or delete iCloud data.
Summary is unavailable. What should I do?
Tribb uses the local Apple model on your device. Apple Private Cloud Compute is not enabled in this release. Summary needs a supported device, a supported language, and enough post content. Reading remains available if it cannot finish.
Audio or video does not play. What should I do?
Confirm the publisher's media link still works. Check the device's network and audio route. For a supported YouTube post, choose Open in YouTube. Tribb hands its canonical watch URL to the system and does not load a YouTube player.
How do I erase data on this iPhone?
Open Settings and choose Erase This Device. Tribb removes the app-managed library, downloaded content, reading state, and shared extension data. It keeps device preferences, such as playback speed. Private iCloud data can download again, and removal from system search can finish later.
How do I delete the private iCloud library?
Export OPML first if you need a portable feed list. Choose Delete iCloud Library, then choose Prepare. Confirm Replace Library to switch Tribb to a new empty library. The old library remains in iCloud until you separately confirm Delete Old iCloud Data.
Support.
Email support@tribb.app. Include the iPhone model, iOS version, screen, action, and exact message. Do not send passwords, verification codes, private keys, or full iCloud account details.