Comparison

Feedly vs Please Explain

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

Head to head
About

Feedly

Organize and follow your favorite online sources, from news and blogs to podcasts and YouTube channels. Track keywords and integrate with other tools for seamless sharing. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking to stay informed without information overload.

Highlights
  • Organize favorite sources
  • Follow news, blogs, podcasts, YouTube
  • Track keywords and trends
  • Search within feeds
  • Integrate with sharing tools
  • Team intelligence gathering
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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STAY AHEAD WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM Feedly helps you keep up with the topics and trends that matter—without information overload. You will need a Feedly account to use this application. You can sign up within the application, or log in with an existing account. FOR INDIVIDUALS: A SMARTER WAY TO FOLLOW THE WEB With Feedly, you can organize all your favorite sources in one place, including: • Newspapers & trade publications • Expert blogs & research journals • YouTube channels & podcasts • Reddit feeds & Google News alerts Feedly Pro unlocks even more: • Track keywords, brands, & companies to stay ahead of trends • Search within your feeds to find articles instantly • Integrate with tools like LinkedIn, Buffer, Zapier, & IFTTT for seamless sharing FOR TEAMS: COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND SHARE INSIGHTS Feedly Threat Intelligence and Market Intelligence help teams collect, analyze, and share valuable insights. (Note that while the app works for established Market and Threat Intelligence accounts, you cannot sign up for a Market or Threat Intelligence trial or account from the app—you must go to feedly.com) • Organize & curate intelligence from 40M+ sources across 2,000 topics • Track industry trends & competitor moves in real time • Be the first to know about cyber threats relevant to your organization • Share insights with your team via automated newsletters & integrations DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY & SPEED • Privacy by default—you own and control your data • Fast, clean reading experience across phones and tablets Join 15M+ professionals & thousands of organizations using Feedly to stay informed and make smarter decisions. Download Feedly today and take control of your information flow! Happy reading! Learn more: • Terms of use: https://feedly.com/i/legal/terms • Privacy by default: https://feedly.com/i/legal/privacy • We are hello@feedly.com if you need support or want to report a bug

About

Please Explain

Features
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Please Explain rewinds the news so you never feel lost. With one tap, you can jump from today's headline back to the beginning of the story, following a simple timeline that connects all the key moments. No more piecing things together from scattered articles — just a clear path from "what's happening now" to "how it all started." Whether you're skimming on your commute, preparing for class, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, Please Explain gives you clear, ad-free context in seconds. WHY PLEASE EXPLAIN - Rewind any story — tap a headline and follow it back to where it began - Simple timelines — see the key moments connected in order, start to finish - Clear context, fast — understand the bigger picture in seconds, not hours - Ad-free — no clutter, no distractions, just the story - Built for busy people — perfect for commutes, study breaks, or quick catch-ups STAY INFORMED, NOT OVERWHELMED The news moves fast and assumes you've been following along. Please Explain meets you where you are — giving you the background you need to actually understand what's going on, without the noise. Understand the news, from the start. — Please Explain offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - Monthly — $4.99 / month - Bi-Annual — $24.99 / every 6 months - Annual — $49.99 / year A subscription unlocks up to 50 story timelines a day. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://pleaseexplain.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pleaseexplain.app/terms

Screenshots

Feedly4 screens
Please Explain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Please Explain at every 2 days against Feedly's every 5 weeks. Feedly's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Feedly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Please Explain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, Please Explain every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Feedly versus Please Explain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeedlyPlease Explain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeedly Inc.One Trick Pony NYC LLC

Bugs and requests

Feedly

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Inability to log in or sign up
  • Articles randomly marked as read
  • Inconsistent behavior when swiping/scrolling
  • Sync issues across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve offline reading capabilities
  • Restore landscape mode support
  • Provide better sorting/filtering of feeds
  • Enhance notification system with push alerts

Please Explain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Feedly

Subscriptions2
  • Feedly Pro Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Feedly Pro+ Monthly1 Month trial$15.991 Month
3 purchases

Please Explain

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Bi-Annual Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Feedly free?
Feedly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Please Explain free?
Please Explain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Feedly or Please Explain have ads?
Neither Feedly nor Please Explain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feedly or Please Explain?
Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Please Explain every 2 days. Most recently, Feedly was updated on October 21, 2026 and Please Explain on October 13, 2026.

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