Comparison

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader vs Last48

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

Head to head
About

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

This app aggregates news from your favorite sources, offering offline reading and cloud synchronization across devices. It provides customizable viewing modes, story snoozing, and an archive feature to manage information overload. Enjoy text-to-speech functionality for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • News aggregation from favorite sources
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
  • Customizable viewing modes
  • Story snoozing and archiving
  • Built-in web view or external browser option
  • Text-to-speech with adjustable voices and speeds
Features
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Stratum is the ultimate tool for staying informed on all the news that matters to you. With just one app, you can access real-time updates from all your favourite sources, without the need to manually visit each site. But Stratum is more than just an RSS and Atom reader app - it's a powerful news aggregator with cloud integration that takes your news reading experience to the next level. With a variety of viewing modes, Stratum makes it effortless to sort your news feeds by relevance and structure them to suit your preferences. Thanks to cloud fetch, your news is perpetually up to date and harmonized across all your devices, guaranteeing you're always in the know. Additionally, you're in control when it comes to opening links: you can choose between the app's built-in web view or an external browser, tailoring your browsing experience to your liking. Stratum tackles the issue of information overload head-on, offering practical solutions to help you manage your news consumption seamlessly. With Stratum, you can now effortlessly snooze stories that you want to revisit later, ensuring that your feed remains focused on the most relevant and timely content. Additionally, the archive feature empowers you to store articles for future reference, keeping your main feed clutter-free. And on top of that Stratum's offline reading capabilities allows you to access and read cached articles even when you're offline, allowing seamless and uninterrupted access to your news even through temporary or extended internet outages. Stratum offers a seamless reading experience for feeds with brief page previews. No longer will you be left wanting more; with this feature, you can dive into the content you care about most without any hassle. What's more, Stratum now introduces an advanced text-to-speech system with a wealth of options to cater to your preferences. With multiple voices and adjustable speeds, you can truly personalize your listening experience. And this system is integrated with the reader view, allowing you to listen to the content in your chosen voice and speed, ensuring accessibility and convenience like never before. Don't settle for outdated RSS feed reader apps with limited functionality. Upgrade to Stratum and experience a user-friendly interface that is as intuitive as it is powerful. Whether you're catching up on the news during your morning commute or staying informed throughout the day, Stratum is the perfect tool to help you stay connected to the stories that matter most. EULA: https://impure.github.io/Litany-Privacy-Policy/EULA.html Privacy Policy: https://impure.github.io/privacy_policy.html

About

Last48

Features
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Last48 is a fast, customizable RSS news reader that shows only the latest articles from the past 48 hours. Stay focused on what is happening now, discover new sources and build your own news experience without outdated stories or unnecessary clutter. READ ONLY WHAT MATTERS Last48 automatically filters your feeds so you only see articles published in the last 48 hours. No more endless scrolling through old content. BUILD AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN FEEDS Follow popular news channels or add your own RSS feeds to create a personalized news lineup. DISCOVER NEW CHANNELS Explore new sources and topics across categories and expand your reading beyond your usual feeds. FOCUS ON READING Use Focus Mode to read articles without distractions. Save articles to read later, even when you are offline. UNDERSTAND ARTICLES FASTER Get short summaries generated on your device to quickly grasp the main points of any article. TRACK YOUR READING AND EARN REWARDS See insights about your reading habits and earn points and achievements as you stay informed. SEARCH ACROSS THE NEWS Find articles from channels you do not follow and explore stories across all available sources. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Enjoy Dark and Light themes, multi-window support and a clean, fast interface across all your devices.

Screenshots

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader4 screens
Last484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Last48 at none against Stratum Full Text RSS Reader's shown. Stratum Full Text RSS Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Stratum Full Text RSS Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Last48 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader versus Last48: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStratum Full Text RSS ReaderLast48
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrew ZuoAlex Codrington

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Stratum Full Text RSS Reader

Subscriptions9
  • Full News Stories, Folders,$1.997 Days
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud,$3.997 Days
  • Full News Stories, Folders,$4.991 Month
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  • AI News Summaries, YouTube$5.997 Days
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud...$9.991 Month
  • AI News Summaries, YouTube$19.991 Month
  • Full News Stories, Folders,1 Month trial$47.991 Year
  • Full Text News, Speak Aloud...1 Month trial$95.991 Year
  • AI News Summaries, YouTube1 Month trial$191.991 Year
2 purchases

Last48

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stratum Full Text RSS Reader free?
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Last48 free?
Last48 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stratum Full Text RSS Reader or Last48 have ads?
Stratum Full Text RSS Reader shows ads; Last48 does not.

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