Comparison

Luno Reader vs NiceNews

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

Head to head
About

Luno Reader

Features
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Luno Reader brings your RSS feeds, YouTube channels, and podcasts together in one simple, ad-free reader. Add your favorite news sites and blogs to see the latest content in a single list. Bookmark anything you like, and it's automatically saved to your Notion database, too. No ads or algorithmic recommendations get in the way. You only ever see the feeds you chose to follow. Instead of losing time to an endless social feed, you get quick access to the information you need. Build a calm, comfortable reading space with Luno Reader. [Highlights] β–  Today See only the articles published in the last 24 hours, gathered from every feed you follow. No overwhelming unread counts β€” just today's fresh reads, so catching up each day stays effortless. β–  Save to Notion Connect your Notion account and every article you bookmark is saved to a database of your choice, with its title and URL. Read-it-later, research, and idea capture all come together in Notion. β–  YouTube & Podcasts Paste a YouTube channel URL to subscribe to new videos as a feed. Audio and podcast RSS are supported too, so you can follow blogs, videos, and audio in one app. β–  Clean blog rendering Optimized for popular blog platforms. Thumbnails and author info are laid out neatly, so everything from technical posts to daily reads is easy to follow. β–  Bookmarks & in-app reader Bookmark any article with a single tap. Read it right inside the app's reader β€” no jumping to a browser. Share what you've read to other apps with ease. β–  Dark mode & English/Japanese Automatically switches between light and dark mode to match your device settings. Easy on the eyes at night. Available in both English and Japanese. β–  No ads, no recommendations There are no ads in the app, and no algorithmic recommendations. Only the feeds you added, shown in the order they were published. [Getting started] 1. Paste the URL of a site, blog, or YouTube channel to subscribe 2. Check today's new articles in Today 3. Bookmark the articles you want to read 4. Connect Notion to save articles automatically [Made for people who] β€’ Want a simple, easy-to-use RSS reader β€’ Prefer gathering information calmly, without ads or recommendations β€’ Want to save and organize articles in Notion β€’ Want to follow note, Zenn, YouTube, and podcasts all in one place

About

NiceNews

Features
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NiceNews – Smart RSS News Reader Stay informed with the news that matters to you. NiceNews brings your RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos into one elegant timeline β€” built for iOS 26 and iPad. No accounts. No third-party servers. Your subscriptions sync via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed with real editorial typography and a newspaper layout, so reading the news feels like reading again β€” not endless scrolling. Key Features: β€’ Add Any RSS Feed: Just paste the feed URL and start reading. No registration needed. β€’ Simple & Elegant Interface: A distraction-free design that focuses on what’s important β€” the content. β€’ Smart Reading Experience: Organize your feeds, filter by topics, and mark items as read/unread. β€’ Mobile Optimized: Fast, smooth, and beautifully crafted for mobile reading on the go. Get Started Easily: Tap on the β€œAll” tab at the bottom to add your first feed β€” for example, try https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/US.xml and begin enjoying high-quality news instantly. Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual reader, or a professional tracking industry trends, NiceNews makes it simple to stay informed β€” your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Luno Reader3 screens
NiceNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luno Reader at none against NiceNews's 2. Luno Reader also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). NiceNews's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NiceNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Luno Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luno Reader ships an update every 4 months, NiceNews every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Luno Reader versus NiceNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuno ReaderNiceNews
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYuki WatanabeFernando Torcelly

In-app purchases

None

Luno Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NiceNews

Subscriptions2
  • NiceNews Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • NiceNews Pro Annual$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Luno Reader free?
Luno Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NiceNews free?
NiceNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luno Reader or NiceNews have ads?
Neither Luno Reader nor NiceNews shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luno Reader or NiceNews?
Luno Reader ships an update every 4 months, and NiceNews every 2 weeks. Most recently, Luno Reader was updated on August 26, 2026 and NiceNews on September 24, 2026.

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