Wave Reader Support

Help and FAQ for Wave Reader · Version 1.0 · Last updated: February 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Getting Started

How do I add a feed?

Tap the "+" button on the Feeds tab. Enter the RSS or Atom feed URL and tap Add. Wave supports RSS autodiscovery — you can paste a website URL and the app will find the feed automatically.

What feed formats are supported?

Wave supports RSS 2.0 and Atom feeds. Most blogs, news sites, and podcasts provide feeds in one of these formats.

How do I get started quickly?

During onboarding, Wave offers 120 curated feed recommendations organized by category (Technology, News, Science, etc.). You can select feeds to subscribe to with a single tap.

How do I import feeds from another RSS reader?

Go to Settings > Import / Export and select an OPML file. OPML is the standard format for RSS feed lists. Most readers (Feedly, Inoreader, NetNewsWire, etc.) can export your subscriptions as OPML.

How do I export my feeds?

Go to Settings > Import / Export and tap Export. This generates an OPML file that you can save or share with any other RSS reader.

Reading

What is full article extraction?

Many RSS feeds only include a summary or excerpt. Full article extraction fetches the complete article content so you can read it within Wave without opening a browser.

How do I enable auto-extraction for a feed?

Long-press on a feed and select "Auto-Extract Full Content" from the context menu. When enabled, all new articles from that feed will automatically have their full content extracted.

What is "Continue Reading"?

Wave remembers your scroll position in articles. If you leave an article before finishing it, it appears in the "Continue Reading" section at the top of the Home tab so you can pick up where you left off. Reading progress syncs across devices via iCloud.

What's the difference between Read Later and Starred?

• Read Later is a temporary queue for articles you want to read soon.
• Starred is a permanent bookmark. Starred articles stay in your collection until you unstar them.

Both are accessible from the Saved tab (bookmark icon).

How do I customize the reader?

Go to Settings > Reader to adjust font size and reading preferences.

Organization

How do I create folders?

Tap the folder icon in the Feeds tab toolbar, or go to Settings > Manage Folders. You can name the folder and assign it a color.

How do I move a feed to a folder?

You can drag and drop a feed onto a folder header in the Feeds tab. Alternatively, long-press on a feed and select "Move to Folder" from the context menu.

Can I reorder my feeds?

Yes. Use drag and drop on the Feeds tab to reorder your feeds. You can also reorder feeds in Settings > Manage Feeds.

Can I reorder folders?

Yes. Folders can be reordered in the Feeds tab.

How do I customize which feeds appear on the Home tab?

Each feed has a "Show in Home" toggle. Long-press a feed and toggle it off to hide it from the Home tab while keeping it accessible in the Feeds tab.

Search

How does search work?

Tap the search icon on the Home tab. Wave searches across article titles and content with live results as you type.

iCloud & Sync

Does Wave sync across devices?

Yes. If your device is signed into iCloud, Wave automatically syncs your feeds, articles, folders, reading progress, and preferences across all your devices via Apple CloudKit.

How do I back up my data?

Go to Settings > Account & iCloud. You can create manual backups and choose to store them in iCloud or locally on your device. Wave also creates automatic daily backups (keeping the 7 most recent).

How do I restore from a backup?

Go to Settings > Account & iCloud, tap the backup section, and select a backup to restore from the list.

Can I use Wave without iCloud?

Yes. Wave works fully offline and locally. iCloud sync happens automatically if available but is not required. You can also choose to store backups locally instead of in iCloud.

Sign in with Apple

Do I need to sign in?

No. Sign in with Apple is optional and offered during onboarding. You can skip it and use Wave as a guest. Sign in with Apple stores your display name for your profile.

Background Refresh

Does Wave update feeds in the background?

Yes. Background refresh is enabled by default. Wave periodically refreshes your feeds even when the app is not open. You can toggle this in Settings > Home Tab.

Troubleshooting

A feed isn't loading. What should I do?

1. Check that the feed URL is correct and accessible in a browser
2. Make sure you have an internet connection
3. Try removing and re-adding the feed
4. Some feeds may be temporarily unavailable from the publisher's side

Articles appear truncated or formatted incorrectly.

Try enabling full article extraction for that feed. This fetches the complete article directly from the website, bypassing the feed's summary.

The unread badge isn't showing.

Check Settings > Home Tab to make sure "Unread Badge" is enabled.

How do I delete a feed?

Swipe left on the feed in the Feeds tab or go to Settings > Manage Feeds and use the delete option.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Settings > scroll to the bottom > Delete Account. This removes all local data.

Privacy & Data

Does Wave collect my data?

No. Wave is a local-first app. All data stays on your device (and your private iCloud if sync is enabled). We do not collect analytics, tracking data, or any personal information. See our full Privacy Policy.

Is my reading history shared with anyone?

No. Your reading history, feed subscriptions, and all preferences are stored only on your device and in your private iCloud container (if sync is enabled). We have no access to this data.

What happens if I delete the app?

All locally stored data (feeds, articles, settings) will be removed. iCloud data may persist in your iCloud account. Export your feeds as OPML before deleting if you want to keep your subscription list.

Contact & Support

Additional Information

Developer: Bartos Gwozdz
Website: www.buildingvibes.de