# Lesen vs Lurker Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Lesen at 5.0 against Lurker Reader's 4.8. Lesen also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Lurker Reader's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lesen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lurker Reader has 5 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lesen | Lurker Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lesen/id1172507354/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurker-reader/id6762110921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eduardo Messuti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172507353) | [Zabir Raihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890301412) |

## What reviewers say

### Lesen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lesen/id1172507354)

Aggregate technology news from various sources into a single, clean timeline. Easily access and read comments for each story from multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Aggregated tech news, Multiple source support, Integrated comment sections, Clean timeline view, Seamless browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lurker Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lurker-reader/id6762110921)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · News (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free home feed, Organized community list, Rich subreddit post previews, Streamlined inbox view, Privacy-focused design, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lesen free?

Lesen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lurker Reader free?

Lurker Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lesen or Lurker Reader?

Lesen is rated higher. Lesen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lurker Reader averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lesen or Lurker Reader have ads?

Neither Lesen nor Lurker Reader shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*