# PulseFeed — Clean & Simple RSS Reader

> Clean & Simple RSS Reader (iPhone/iPad app by Nevv Atlantis LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsefeed/id6739989650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nevv Atlantis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785977795)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-05-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsefeed/id6739989650/reviews.md

## What is PulseFeed?

PulseFeed is a minimal, privacy-focused RSS reader designed for readers who value simplicity and control. All your feeds stay on your device with optional encrypted sync to your Mac.

CORE FEATURES

• Clean, distraction-free reading experience
• Organize feeds into folders and smart folders
• Full-text article extraction removes clutter
• Background refresh keeps you updated
• Home screen widgets for quick access
• OPML import/export for easy migration
• Bookmark articles for later reading
• Advanced search across all your feeds

NEW IN VERSION 6

Cross-Device Sync
Sync your read status, bookmarks, and feeds across all your devices. Designate any device as the primary sync hub. End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM—your data stays private.

Article Translation
Translate articles into your preferred language instantly using Apple's on-device Translation framework. No internet required, no data leaves your device.

Private Feeds
Protect sensitive feeds with Face ID, Touch ID, or a password. Perfect for work feeds, financial news, or anything you want to keep private.

Article Archive
Save important articles permanently with our SQLite-based archive. Articles are stored locally and searchable, even if the original feed removes them.

Article Rules
Create automated rules to organize your reading. Auto-mark articles as read, bookmark them, or apply actions based on keywords, feeds, or authors.

Daily Digest
Get a personalized summary of your most relevant articles. Smart ranking learns from your reading habits to surface what matters most to you.

READER FEATURES

• Native TextKit 2 reader with smooth scrolling
• Search within articles
• Dyslexia-friendly font options
• Adjustable text size and line spacing
• Multiple reading themes including OLED Black
• URL sanitizer removes tracking parameters
• Readability.js extracts clean article content

DESIGN

• iOS 26 Liquid Glass visual effects
• 14 beautiful themes (Light, Dark, OLED Black, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Newspaper, Green, Amber, Rose, Mint, Ocean, Sunset)
• Native iOS design that feels right at home

PRIVACY FIRST

• Local-first: all data stored on your device
• Optional cross-device sync uses end-to-end encryption
• No accounts required
• No tracking or analytics
• No ads

FREE VS PRO

Free includes 15 feeds, 3 folders, 25 bookmarks, and 3 days of article history.

Pro unlocks unlimited feeds, folders, and bookmarks, plus:
• Smart folders
• Background refresh
• Advanced search
• Full-text extraction
• Daily Digest
• Article rules
• Private feeds
• Cross-device sync
• All premium themes

Built with care for the RSS community.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PulseFeed Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-02-11

- Bug fixes

### 6.1 — 2026-01-18

- Bug fixes

### 6 — 2026-01-07

PulseFeed 6 is our biggest update yet, bringing powerful new features while keeping the minimal design you love.

CROSS-DEVICE SYNC
Your reading experience now syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Read status, bookmarks, and feeds stay in sync with end-to-end encryption (AES-256-GCM). Designate any device as your primary sync hub and all your other devices stay perfectly synchronized.

• Smart delta sync only transfers what's changed
• Per-field timestamp conflict resolution
• Works over your local network or remotely
• Your data is encrypted before it leaves your device

ARTICLE TRANSLATION
Translate any article into your preferred language with a single tap. Uses Apple's Translation framework for fast, private, on-device translation—no internet connection required for supported languages.

PRIVATE FEEDS
Protect sensitive feeds with Face ID, Touch ID, or a password. Private feeds are hidden from view until you authenticate, perfect for work content, financial news, or anything personal.

ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Save articles permanently to your device. Archived articles are stored in a local SQLite database, fully searchable, and preserved even if the source feed removes them.

ARTICLE RULES
Automate your reading workflow with custom rules. Set conditions based on keywords, feed, or author, then apply actions automatically:
• Mark as read
• Bookmark
• Archive
• And more

DAILY DIGEST
A personalized summary of your most relevant unread articles. Our engagement tracking learns from your reading patterns to surface the content that matters most to you.

IMPROVED READER
• Full-text search within articles using native WebKit
• Readability.js extraction for cleaner article content
• Intelligent article prefetching with LRU cache
• Smoother scrolling and faster rendering

iOS 26 DESIGN
• Liquid Glass visual effects throughout the app
• Refined navigation and transitions
• Updated loading indicators
• Polished UI across all screens

PERFORMANCE
• Lock-free read status tracking for smoother scrolling
• Cached cell rendering settings
• Adaptive prefetching reduces loading times
• Chunked sync for large libraries

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
• URL sanitizer removes tracking parameters from shared links
• JSON Feed format support
• Dyslexia-friendly font options
• Improved sync reliability and conflict resolution
• Enhanced engagement tracking for better digest recommendations
• Fixed various sync count discrepancies
• Smoother loading states throughout the app

Thank you for using PulseFeed. Your feedback shapes every update.

### 5.1 — 2025-09-02

- Bug fixes
- Added Voice Over

### 5 — 2025-08-27

Enhanced Navigation & Performance

- Smoother Navigation: Fixed edge swipe back navigation lag for instant transitions between articles
- Faster Loading: Eliminated blocking operations during back navigation for a seamless experience
- Optimized Performance: Enhanced feed loading speed and eliminated blank screen issues

Smart Article Management

- Accurate Counts: Fixed article count display to show precise numbers across all views
- Better Sync: Resolved cross-device article count sync issues between iOS and iPadOS
- Reliable Badges: Badge numbers now accurately match your All Articles count
- Loading Safety: Added comprehensive safeguards to prevent crashes during content loading

Improved iCloud Sync

- Faster Startup: Fixed iCloud sync delays by checking account status more efficiently
- Better Reliability: Enhanced CloudKit sync robustness for consistent data across devices
- Thread Safety: Added comprehensive thread safety improvements for stability

UI & Reading Experience

- Modern Design: Updated FeedListViewController with contemporary UI elements
- Enhanced Daily Digest: Improved personalization and visual design
- Cleaner Interface: Streamlined Daily Digest loading UI by removing unnecessary components
- Dyslexia-Friendly: Added specialized fonts and reading features for accessibility

Advanced Content Features

- Smart Extraction: Intelligent content extraction for better article parsing
- JSON Feed Support: Added JSON Feed parser alongside RSS capabilities
- AI Summarization: Enhanced AI summary features with better visibility controls
- Reading Customization: Expanded reader appearance options for personalized reading

Technical Improvements

- Caching Layer: Added RSS feeds caching for faster offline access
- Deduplication: Fast article deduplication to prevent duplicate content
- Debug Logging: Comprehensive logging system for better troubleshooting
- Memory Management: Optimized memory usage and prevented scroll-related crashes

Feed Management

- Feed List View: New dedicated Feed List interface for better organization
- Folder Management: Enhanced hierarchical folder management capabilities
- Reading Goals: Improved reading progress tracking and goal visualization
- Offline Mode: Better offline reading experience with prefetched content

This update focuses on reliability, performance, and user experience improvements that make PulseFeed faster, more stable, and more enjoyable to use.

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