Comparison

NewsBlur vs Glimpse Feed

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

Head to head
About

NewsBlur

This app is a personal news reader that allows users to follow unlimited RSS subscriptions, share stories with friends, and discover new people with shared interests. It offers offline reading, full text extraction, and customizable reading preferences.

Highlights
  • Unlimited RSS subscriptions
  • Offline story and image support
  • Full text story extraction
  • Share and comment on news
  • Meet people with shared interests
  • Autoscrolling for hands-free reading
  • Saved stories with tagging
Features
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Follow the sites you care about with NewsBlur, a personal RSS news reader that brings your reading together. Keep up with news, blogs, newsletters, and more, with your subscriptions and reading progress synced across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. READ YOUR WAY Browse stories from individual sites or bring a folder together in one reading list. Choose a comfortable theme, adjust the text, and use gestures to move through your stories. Download stories for offline reading and pick up where you left off. STORIES AT A GLANCE Add widgets to your Home Screen. Each widget can show All Site Stories, a folder, or one site. Choose its source with Edit Widget. FIND YOUR FOCUS Train NewsBlur on authors, tags, and words in headlines to highlight stories you want and hide ones you don't. You decide what matters. DISCOVER AND KEEP Find new sites, preview their latest stories, and try reading before subscribing. Save stories for later, organize them with tags, and search your reading. Share stories with comments on your NewsBlur blurblog and follow what friends are reading. GO DEEPER Use Text view to read an extracted article. Ask AI for a summary, background, or answers to questions about a story. Availability and usage limits depend on your account plan. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Use NewsBlur's interface in 21 languages, including right-to-left layouts for Arabic and Hebrew. Choose your language in Preferences or follow your device settings. Stories stay in the language they were published in. A NewsBlur account is required. Free accounts and optional paid subscriptions are available. Some features require a paid plan. SUBSCRIPTIONS If you purchase a subscription through the App Store, payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of use: https://www.newsblur.com/tos Privacy policy: https://www.newsblur.com/privacy

About

Glimpse Feed

Features
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In a rapidly changing world, staying informed is essential. Glimpse Feed News App is your trusted companion on your journey to staying updated, informed, and engaged with the news and stories that matter most to you. 1. Personalized News Feed: Glimpse Feed understands that everyone's interests are unique. That's why we curate a personalized news feed tailored to your preferences. Whether you're passionate about global politics, tech trends, lifestyle, or sports, our app delivers content that aligns with your interests. 2. Comprehensive Coverage: Get access to a wide spectrum of news sources, from top-tier international publications to niche blogs and independent journalists. Our extensive coverage ensures you never miss a story, no matter how big or small. 3. Breaking News Alerts: Stay ahead of the curve with real-time breaking news alerts. Be the first to know about significant developments in the stories you follow closely. 4. Explore Diverse Perspectives: We believe in the power of diverse voices. Glimpse Feed showcases a range of opinions and viewpoints, allowing you to gain a well-rounded understanding of complex issues. 5. User-Friendly Interface: Our intuitive interface makes navigating the app a breeze. Effortlessly swipe through headlines, save articles for later, and share stories with friends and family. 6. Offline Reading: Don't let connectivity issues disrupt your news consumption. Download articles to read offline and stay informed even when you're off the grid. 7. Ad-Free Experience: Say goodbye to intrusive ads and distractions. Glimpse Feed News App offers an ad-free premium experience to enhance your reading pleasure. 8. Data Privacy: We take your privacy seriously. Rest assured that your personal information is protected, and we adhere to strict data privacy standards. 9. News Categories: Explore a wide range of categories, including: World News: Stay up to date with international headlines. Technology: Get the latest tech trends, gadget reviews, and industry insights. Health & Wellness: Stay informed about health breakthroughs and wellness tips. Business & Finance: Keep an eye on the financial markets and business innovations. Entertainment: Discover the latest in movies, music, and celebrity news. Science: Dive into the fascinating world of scientific discoveries and space exploration. Sports: Follow your favorite teams and athletes with in-depth sports coverage. Opinion & Analysis: Delve into thought-provoking editorials and analyses. 10. Share and Engage: Share articles with friends and engage in discussions about the latest news and trends directly within the app. Download Glimpse Feed News App today and take control of your news consumption. Whether you're a news junkie, a casual reader, or somewhere in between, Glimpse Feed is your gateway to a well-informed, connected world. Stay informed, stay engaged, and make every news update a Glimpse into a brighter, more informed future. Download Glimpse Feed News App now and start your journey toward informed living. Your world, your news, your way.

Screenshots

NewsBlur4 screens
Glimpse Feed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glimpse Feed at none against NewsBlur's 3. Glimpse Feed also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. NewsBlur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Glimpse Feed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NewsBlur versus Glimpse Feed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewsBlurGlimpse Feed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (512 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings512 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNewsBlur, Inc.Syed Sujeel

Bugs and requests

NewsBlur

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Incorrect feed display and article loading issues
  • Syncing problems between web and mobile apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable font sizes
  • Offline reading mode
  • Improved sharing options
  • Ability to delete feeds and folders

Glimpse Feed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NewsBlur

Subscriptions3
  • NewsBlur Premium Pro$29.991 Month
  • NewsBlur Premium Subscription$35.991 Year
  • NewsBlur Premium Archive$99.991 Year
None

Glimpse Feed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NewsBlur free?
NewsBlur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glimpse Feed free?
Glimpse Feed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NewsBlur or Glimpse Feed have ads?
Neither NewsBlur nor Glimpse Feed shows ads.

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