Lesen vs Lurker Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lesen
Aggregate technology news from various sources into a single, clean timeline. Easily access and read comments for each story from multiple platforms.
- Aggregated tech news
- Multiple source support
- Integrated comment sections
- Clean timeline view
- Seamless browsing
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Read multiple sources of technology news in one place and easily see the comments section for each story. Sources currently supported: - Hacker News - Slashdot - Reddit Technology - And more to come soon! :) Lesen lets you browse current news focused on technology from multiple sources in a single timeline, in a seamless and clean way. Making it easy to read the comments on each platform.
Lurker Reader
A fast and clean Reddit client designed with a distraction-free interface. Browse your home feed, explore communities, and manage your inbox efficiently. Built with privacy as a priority, it offers a clutter-free experience without ads or tracking.
- Distraction-free home feed
- Organized community list
- Rich subreddit post previews
- Streamlined inbox view
- Privacy-focused design
- No ads or tracking
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Lurker is a clean, fast Reddit client built natively with SwiftUI. Browse your home feed, explore any subreddit, manage your communities, and stay on top of your inbox, all without the clutter. • Home Feed: Scroll through posts from your subscribed communities with a clean, distraction-free interface • Communities: Access all your subreddits in one organized list, with quick search to jump to any sub • Subreddit Browsing: Dive into any subreddit and browse posts with rich previews including images, links, and YouTube videos • Inbox: Keep up with replies, mentions, and messages in a streamlined conversation view Built with privacy in mind. No ads, no tracking, just Reddit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lesen at 5.0 against Lurker Reader's 4.4. Lesen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Lurker Reader's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lurker Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lesen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lesen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lurker Reader has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Lesen | Lurker Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Messuti | Zabir Raihan |
Customer experience
Lesen
Lurker Reader
In-app purchases
Lesen
No in-app purchases
Lurker Reader
- Small Tip$1.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
