Nexly vs Smart Translate RSS Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nexly
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Nexly is a modern iOS feed reader that lets you freely organize and comfortably read RSS/Atom feeds. You can register your favorite sites, manage them by category, and never miss important articles with features like unread tracking, “Read Later,” and “Favorites.” On iPhone, you can browse intuitively, while on iPad you can check multiple categories at once with a multi-column layout. Thanks to the built-in translation feature (in-app purchase), you can make foreign articles easier to read with a single tap. Switching between the in-app and external browser, previewing, and sharing are all seamless. Key Features - RSS/Atom: Register, edit, and delete feeds - OPML Support: Import and export from other RSS readers - Category Organization: Group and reorder feeds with custom categories - Reading Management: Mark as read/unread, save for later, or favorite - Smooth Browsing: Pull-to-refresh and infinite scroll at the end of lists - Preview & Actions: Long-press to preview articles, toggle read status, bookmark, share, or switch translation - Translation (In-App Purchase): Choose source and target languages for automatic translation - iPad Optimization: Multi-column layout to check multiple categories simultaneously Recommended For - Those who want to efficiently check multiple media sources in a single app - Those who want to instantly translate and read overseas tech blogs or news - Those who want to comfortably clear unread articles during commutes or spare moments
Smart Translate RSS Reader
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【Tired of hitting the language barrier when exploring global news?】 The world is full of cutting-edge tech blogs, business insights, and voices from creators worldwide. But missing out on these valuable sources just because of language differences is such a waste. Smart Translation Reader is an innovative RSS reader built to break down those walls. Simply add any international website or blog, and AI will instantly translate articles into your native language. No more jumping back and forth between translation tools and your reader—enjoy global content as easily as if you were browsing a local news site. 【Key Features】 ◆ Powerful AI Translation Automatically translates article titles and summaries. When viewing the full article in WebView, you can switch between the original and translated text with a single tap—removing language barriers like magic. ◆ Smooth RSS Reader Experience Folder Management: Organize feeds by topic with ease. One-Tap Refresh: Update all feeds instantly or automatically at app launch. Unread Counter: See unread counts per folder at a glance—never miss important updates. Customization: Choose article order (newest/oldest) and set swipe actions (mark as read/favorite). ◆ Easy Feedly Import Already using Feedly? Export your OPML file and import all your subscriptions effortlessly. ◆ Background Auto-Refresh (Premium) Stay updated even when the app is closed—new articles are automatically fetched in the background. 【Perfect For】 Engineers and researchers tracking the latest global tech trends Business professionals seeking real-time insights into global markets and marketing strategies Fans who don’t want to miss updates from overseas artists or blogs Language learners looking to immerse themselves in authentic, real-world content 【Premium Subscription Plans】 Smart Translation Reader is free to use with core features, but upgrading unlocks the full power of global information access. ◆ Premium Benefits Unlimited Translation: Remove the free plan’s daily limit (10 translations per day). Background Auto-Refresh: Always stay synced with the latest news effortlessly. Offline Reading: Save articles and read them anytime, even when you're offline. ◆ Plans Monthly Plan Yearly Plan (better value compared to monthly) Payments are charged to your Apple ID account upon 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 before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rainbow-of-apps.web.app/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Translate RSS Reader at every 4 days against Nexly's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Nexly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Translate RSS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nexly ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Translate RSS Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nexly | Smart Translate RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Naoto Kobayashi | Noriaki Togashi |
In-app purchases
Nexly
- Feed Pro$2.00
- Translation$5.00
Smart Translate RSS Reader
- Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year








