Newsbell App vs Kanso RSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Newsbell App
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Title: NewsBell - A Common Man's News Introduction: NewsBell is your all-in-one news app designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest news, and trending stories from around the world. Whether you're a news enthusiast, a casual reader, or simply someone who wants to stay updated, NewsBell has got you covered. Key Features: 1. Slideable News: You can read the latest news by sliding through articles. 2. User-Friendly Interface: Our intuitive and clean design makes navigating the app a breeze. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with easy-to-use features.
Kanso RSS
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WHY "KANSO" Kanso (η°‘η΄ ) is a Japanese idea of simplicity fewer ornaments, more breathing room. This app applies that to news: not a noisy timeline, but a calm shelf where typography, paper-like surfaces, and gentle spacing keep the focus on what you choose to read. WHAT YOU GET β’ Add RSS and Atom feeds, organised on shelves you name. β’ Today: whatβs new across everythingβfilter by unread, all, or saved. β’ Saved articles with optional folders so βread laterβ stays tidy. β’ A reader built for long-form reading, with thumbnails you can tune. β’ Sign in to sync feeds, saved items, and settings across your devices (when enabled). KANSO PLUS (OPTIONAL) β’ Unlimited feeds (free tier includes up to 12 feeds). β’ Handwriting / ink on more articles (free tier includes up to 5 ink articles). β’ Quiet Focus: a calmer reader chrome when you want fewer distractions. β’ Page watch: when a site has no RSS, follow it as a lightweight link feed from the page (background refresh about weekly; timing isnβt guaranteed). If you want RSS without the rush, Kanso is the quiet corner for your reading list. Privacy Policy: https://tompaape.nl/kanso-rss-privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Newsbell App at none against Kanso RSS's 3. Newsbell App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). Kanso RSS's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Kanso RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Newsbell App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Newsbell App ships an update every 3 weeks, Kanso RSS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newsbell App | Kanso RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 27.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NEWS BELL NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED | Tom Paape |
In-app purchases
Newsbell App
No in-app purchases
Kanso RSS
- Kanso Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- anso Plus (Yearly)$17.991 Year
- Kanso Plus Lifetime$49.99
