Comparison

RSSit by PAB vs Bubble

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

Head to head
About

RSSit by PAB

Features
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Welcome to RSSit by PAB, a simple, open-source and lightweight RSS feed reader. Developed as an experiment of using Golang as a language for the development of FFI Flutter plugins, it is a fully-functional application, which should replace the needs of bloated readers. We believe in user privacy, so there are no user accounts necessary to start using the application, as everything you read stays on your device. Our solution offers simplicity, and ease of use. We're committed to further developing the project in case of interest.

About

Bubble

Stay informed with a personalized news reader that supports RSS and Atom feeds. Discover new content with smart suggestions and advanced search filters. Enjoy a clean interface with a dark theme and privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • RSS/Atom feed support
  • Smart search and filtering
  • Curated feed suggestions
  • Real-time article filtering
  • Automatic image extraction
  • Dark theme design
Features
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Stay informed with Bubble News Reader - your intelligent RSS/Atom feed companion! Smart Search & Filtering Advanced search with exclude terms and exact phrases Filter articles with powerful query syntax like "tech -crypto" Real-time article filtering as you type Comprehensive Feed Management Support for both RSS and Atom feeds 200+ curated suggested feeds across 17 categories Easy feed discovery with built-in recommendations One-tap feed addition from trusted sources Intelligent Features Firebase-powered suggested feeds that update weekly Smart article detection with "NEW ARTICLES" notifications Automatic image extraction from feed content Scroll-to-top with new content alerts Seamless Experience Built-in browser or external browser options Share articles with friends and colleagues Clean, modern dark theme design Intuitive gesture navigation Categories Include: Technology, Science, News, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Gaming, Health, Politics, Arts, Environment, Education, Finance, Food, Travel, Lifestyle, and Opinion. Perfect for: News enthusiasts who want control over their content Professionals tracking industry updates Students and researchers following multiple sources Anyone tired of algorithm-driven social media feeds Privacy-focused: No account required, your feeds stay on your device. Get started in seconds - add your favorite news sources or explore our curated suggestions to build your personalized news experience!

Screenshots

RSSit by PAB3 screens
Bubble3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RSSit by PAB at none against Bubble's shown. Bubble's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RSSit by PAB versus Bubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSSit by PABBubble
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeter Aleksander BizjakRobert Bennett

In-app purchases

None

RSSit by PAB

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RSSit by PAB free?
RSSit by PAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble free?
Bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RSSit by PAB or Bubble have ads?
Bubble shows ads; RSSit by PAB does not.

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