Nextnews vs ebilon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextnews
This app synchronizes with your Nextcloud News instance, allowing you to subscribe to RSS feeds, manage folders, and organize articles. Read content in a full-screen view and mark items as read or starred with simple swipes.
- Sync with Nextcloud News
- Subscribe to RSS feeds
- Manage folders (create, rename, delete)
- Mark articles read/starred
- Full-screen reading view
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Features - Sync with Nextcloud News - Subscribe to RSS feeds right from the app - Create new folders, rename or delete them - Easily mark articles read or star them by swiping on an entry - Tap an article to open it in a full-screen reading view This app requires an instance of Nextcloud with the News app installed.
ebilon
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Save articles from Safari and read them later, even without internet. Ebilon keeps everything on your device with a clean, distraction-free interface. The app extracts article content automatically and presents it in a readable format inspired by printed books. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking. What you get: Works completely offline. Save articles with browser's share button and read them anytime. Your library syncs nothing to the cloud. Clean reading interface with adjustable fonts and spacing. Choose between serif typefaces and customize the layout to match your preference. PDF support. Import documents and books, track your reading progress, and pick up where you left off. Export your entire library as JSON or HTML whenever you want. Your data belongs to you. Who it's for: People who save articles to read on flights, commutes, or anywhere without reliable internet. Students organizing research materials. Anyone tired of cluttered reading apps with features they don't need. And who miss Mozilla Pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ebilon at none against Nextnews's 3. Nextnews's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nextnews sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ebilon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nextnews ships an update weekly, ebilon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nextnews | ebilon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rene Henrich | ibrahim efnan Eser |
In-app purchases
Nextnews
- Coffee$0.99
- Dessert$2.99
- Lunch$9.99
ebilon
No in-app purchases









