# Electric Pants

> Electric Pants is a mindful RSS reader for iPhone and iPad that helps you break free from doom scrolling.

## Overview

Electric Pants is a free RSS reader app built on a simple philosophy: **when you're caught up, you're done**. Unlike social media apps designed to trap you in infinite scroll, Electric Pants shows you an "All Caught Up" screen when you've read everything. Your time is yours again.

## Key Features

- **Finite by design** — When you've read your articles, you see "All Caught Up" instead of infinite scroll
- **iCloud sync** — Your feeds sync automatically across iPhone and iPad
- **No account required** — Zero signup friction. Just download and add feeds
- **Complete privacy** — No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. All data stays on your device
- **RSS and Atom support** — Subscribe to feeds from any website or blog
- **Reddit support** — Add subreddits to your timeline alongside traditional feeds
- **Beautiful card layouts** — Rich display for images, videos, and galleries
- **Custom folders** — Organize feeds with colors and icons
- **OPML import** — Easy migration from other RSS readers
- **Dark mode** — Comfortable reading in any lighting
- **Completely free** — No subscription, no in-app purchases, no premium tier

## Availability

- **Platforms**: iPhone (iOS 17.0+), iPad (iPadOS 17.0+)
- **Price**: Free
- **Download**: https://apps.apple.com/app/electric-pants/id6756977663

## Philosophy

Most RSS readers are built for power users who want maximum features. Electric Pants is built for people who want to **reclaim their time**. We're not trying to maximize your engagement — we're trying to help you read what matters and get on with your life.

## Comparison with Other RSS Readers

Electric Pants differs from alternatives like NetNewsWire, Reeder, Feedly, and Unread by focusing specifically on the **anti-doom-scroll** experience. See our detailed comparison: https://electricpants.com/compare/

## Guides

Electric Pants publishes guides to help users escape doom scrolling and build healthier reading habits:

- **How to Stop Doom Scrolling**: https://electricpants.com/stop-doom-scrolling/
  Break free from infinite scroll with practical strategies and mindful alternatives.

- **What is RSS? A Beginner's Guide**: https://electricpants.com/what-is-rss/
  Learn what RSS is, how it works, and why it matters for taking control of your reading.

- **Best RSS Readers for iPhone 2026**: https://electricpants.com/best-rss-readers-iphone/
  Compare top RSS apps including Electric Pants, NetNewsWire, Reeder, Feedly, and Unread.

- **How to Read Reddit Without the App**: https://electricpants.com/reddit-rss/
  Follow subreddits via RSS — no ads, no algorithm, no infinite scroll.

- **Digital Minimalism: Reclaim Your Attention**: https://electricpants.com/digital-minimalism/
  Build a calmer relationship with technology using intentional consumption principles.

- **Migrate from Feedly to Electric Pants**: https://electricpants.com/migrate-from-feedly/
  Step-by-step guide to export your feeds from Feedly and import into Electric Pants.

- **Best Websites with RSS Feeds**: https://electricpants.com/best-rss-feeds/
  Curated list of tech, news, blogs, YouTube channels, and Reddit communities with RSS.

- **RSS for News Without the Noise**: https://electricpants.com/rss-for-news/
  Build a calm news diet with RSS. Get informed without getting overwhelmed.

## Links

- Website: https://electricpants.com
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/electric-pants/id6756977663
- FAQ: https://electricpants.com/faq/
- Compare: https://electricpants.com/compare/
- Support: https://electricpants.com/support/
- Changelog: https://electricpants.com/changelog/

## Contact

Email: hello@electricpants.com