Comparison

Nexly vs SourceAI

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

Head to head
About

Nexly

Features
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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

About

SourceAI

A minimalist news reader that filters out noise and clickbait using on-device AI. It provides clear, balanced coverage from trusted sources, with customizable reading modes and offline access. Designed for calm, efficient reading without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered news filtering
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Customizable reading modes (Minimal, Filtered, Unfiltered)
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Smart, adaptive notifications
  • Ad-free and distraction-free design
Features
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The world is loud. Your news doesn’t have to be. SourceAI is a minimalist news reader for people who are tired of doomscrolling, clickbait, and endless noise. Using Apple Intelligence and fully on-device processing, it cuts through clutter and surfaces what actually matters — no hype, no outrage, just signal. It gathers articles from trusted, credible publications and quietly merges duplicate stories into a single, factual brief. Sensational or repetitive pieces are filtered out, leaving only clear, balanced coverage you can actually absorb. You control the tone and intensity with three reading modes: Minimal shows uplifting, positive stories only; Filtered provides balanced, moderate coverage; and Unfiltered gives you everything, unedited. Every story can be saved for offline reading, so you can stay informed anywhere — without relying on a connection or another news app. Updates arrive through smart, respectful notifications that adapt to your habits. They appear just often enough to keep you current, never enough to interrupt your day. The design is deliberately simple. There are no ads, no clutter, no distractions. Feeds load instantly, typography is elegant, and Dark Mode feels native. It’s built for calm, efficient reading — not engagement metrics. Everything happens privately on your device. SourceAI doesn’t track you, build a profile, or send your data anywhere. Apple Intelligence handles story analysis and summarization entirely on-device, so what you read stays yours alone. The free version gives you the full experience: a smart feed powered by Apple Intelligence, all three intensity modes, offline reading, and basic notifications — with complete privacy. The optional Premium plan ($0.99/month) adds more control with custom RSS sources, advanced filtering and keyword muting, faster refresh intervals, and priority support. Most news apps are designed to keep you scrolling. SourceAI is designed to help you stop. It’s for readers who want clarity, focus, and peace of mind — a quiet space in the middle of the modern news cycle. SourceAI Premium renews monthly for $0.99 USD (price may vary by region) and auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nexly3 screens
SourceAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SourceAI at every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nexly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SourceAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nexly ships an update every 3 weeks, SourceAI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Nexly versus SourceAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexlySourceAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNaoto KobayashiJohn Franks

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nexly

One-time2
  • Feed Pro$2.00
  • Translation$5.00
1 purchases

SourceAI

Subscriptions1
  • SourceAI Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Nexly free?
Nexly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SourceAI free?
SourceAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nexly or SourceAI have ads?
Neither Nexly nor SourceAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nexly or SourceAI?
Nexly ships an update every 3 weeks, and SourceAI every 2 days. Most recently, Nexly was updated on October 30, 2026 and SourceAI on November 5, 2026.

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