‘The Best iPad App for Google Reader Is Now Free’ – ‘Mashable’

Pete Pachal says, “Mourning the impending demise of Google Reader? You’ll at least be able the take some solace in the news that Reeder, one of the most popular apps for using the service, is now free.

As of today, Reeder is free for iPad and Mac, the developer announced. Previously, those downloads would have cost you $4.99 each. The iPhone version, however, retains its $2.99 price.

Why would the app, which is a simple client for Google Reader, continue to charge for downloads when the service it depends on is going to be shut down on July 1? First, the iPhone version has more functionality”.