I think the Reeder App is over-designed. The developer basically blazes his own path and the app only follows conventions nominally. However, at the same time

I think the Reeder App is over-designed. The developer basically blazes his own path and the app only follows conventions nominally. However, at the same time it's done with great taste. In some cases, following HIG to the letter might make it look like you slapped together an app with widgets. Also, every application by Tapbots pretty much flaunts all conventions with highly custom UIs, yet they post great sales. I suppose the same could be said of all TapTapTap apps, they also sell great. However, one thing they all get right is great functionality and performance stability. You really can't trump that.