Comparison

Pirmasenser Zeitung vs Really Simple Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pirmasenser Zeitung

Features
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Die Pirmasenser Zeitung ist die lokale Heimatzeitung für Pirmasens und die Südwestpfalz.  Die Pirmasenser Zeitung erscheint werktÀglich, jeden Sonntag exklusiv für Abonnenten PZ am Sonntag (außer bei Postbezug), einmal wâchentlich mit der Fernseh- und Rundfunk-Beilage rtv. Viermal im Jahr liegt das PZ-Magazin bei.

About

Really Simple Reader

Features
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A feed reader that doesn't take itself more seriously than your articles. Really Simple Reader shows you what you've subscribed to – chronological, clear, no algorithm, no banner ads, no forced sign-up. As simple as it sounds: Enter a feed URL, done. Really Simple Reader stores everything locally on your device – no account needed. No login, no email address, no cloud requirement. Everything a feed reader needs: β€’ A combined timeline for all feeds – or filtered by folder β€’ A clean article view with no distractions, with Safari Reader as a fallback β€’ Folders to organize your sources β€’ "Read Later" for articles that don't fit right now β€’ Notifications for new articles (optional) β€’ Import/export your feed list (OPML) β€’ Automatic cleanup of old articles, fully adjustable Your data stays your data. Everything is stored locally on your device. If you want, you can optionally enable sync across multiple devices – a deliberate extra feature, never a requirement. Really Simple Reader is for anyone who wants to use RSS the way it was meant to be: a calm, reliable way to keep track of your own sources – without an app getting between you and your articles.

Screenshots

Pirmasenser Zeitung4 screens
Really Simple Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Really Simple Reader at every 5 days against Pirmasenser Zeitung's every 42 months. Pirmasenser Zeitung's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pirmasenser Zeitung sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Really Simple Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pirmasenser Zeitung ships an update every 42 months, Really Simple Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pirmasenser Zeitung versus Really Simple Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPirmasenser ZeitungReally Simple Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size160 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdolf Deil GmbH & Co. KGEnrico Weinhold

In-app purchases

30 purchases

Pirmasenser Zeitung

One-time30
  • PZaS56$1.99
  • PZaS60$1.99
  • PZaS50$1.99
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  • PZaS52$1.99
  • PZaS54$1.99
  • PZaS55$1.99
  • PZaS51$1.99
  • PZaS53$1.99
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  • PZaS58$1.99
  • PZaS 202546.$1.99
  • PZaS 202549.$1.99
  • PZaS 202560.$1.99
  • PZaS 202550.$1.99
  • PZaS 202555.$1.99
  • PZaS 202548.$1.99
  • PZaS 202556.$1.99
  • PZaS 202553.$1.99
  • PZaS 202554.$1.99
  • PZaS 202557.$1.99
  • PZ 2026361.$2.99
  • PZ 2026362.$2.99
  • PZ 2026351.$2.99
  • PZ 2026363.$2.99
  • PZ 2026364.$2.99
  • PZ 2026359.$2.99
  • PZ 2026358.$2.99
  • PZ 2026360.$2.99
  • PZ 2026354.$2.99
  • PZ 2026365.$2.99
1 purchases

Really Simple Reader

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is Pirmasenser Zeitung free?
Pirmasenser Zeitung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Really Simple Reader free?
Really Simple Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pirmasenser Zeitung or Really Simple Reader have ads?
Neither Pirmasenser Zeitung nor Really Simple Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pirmasenser Zeitung or Really Simple Reader?
Pirmasenser Zeitung ships an update every 42 months, and Really Simple Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Pirmasenser Zeitung was updated on September 10, 2026 and Really Simple Reader on September 18, 2026.

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