Luno Reader vs Aquila
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Luno Reader
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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] ā Today See only the articles published in the last 24 hours, gathered from every feed you follow. No overwhelming unread counts ā just today's fresh reads, so catching up each day stays effortless. ā 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. ā 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. ā 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. ā Bookmarks & in-app reader Bookmark any article with a single tap. Read it right inside the app's reader ā no jumping to a browser. Share what you've read to other apps with ease. ā 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. ā 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] ⢠Want a simple, easy-to-use RSS reader ⢠Prefer gathering information calmly, without ads or recommendations ⢠Want to save and organize articles in Notion ⢠Want to follow note, Zenn, YouTube, and podcasts all in one place
Aquila
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Aquila - AI RSS Reader with Smart Summaries Stay informed effortlessly with Aquila, the intelligent RSS reader that combines traditional feed management with AI-powered article summarization. Key Features: ⢠Add and organize RSS feeds from your favorite news sources ⢠AI-powered article summaries for quick insights ⢠Smart bookmarking system with custom categories ⢠Text-to-speech functionality for hands-free listening ⢠Pre-loaded feeds from popular sources (TechCrunch, CNN, BBC News) ⢠Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iOS ⢠Secure content validation and privacy protection ⢠Offline reading support Perfect for: - News enthusiasts who want quick article summaries - Professionals staying updated on industry trends - Busy readers who need efficient news consumption - Anyone seeking a modern, intelligent RSS experience Transform how you consume news with AI assistance that saves time while keeping you informed. Download Aquila and experience the future of RSS reading. Privacy focused. Ad-free. Intelligent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aquila at every 4 days against Luno Reader's every 4 months. Aquila also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luno Reader ships an update every 4 months, Aquila every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luno Reader | Aquila |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yuki Watanabe | Katsyuki Takahashi |
In-app purchases
Luno Reader
No in-app purchases
Aquila
No in-app purchases









