Comparison

ArvoScroll vs Really Simple Reader

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

Head to head
About

ArvoScroll

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ArvoScroll is a thoughtfully crafted, native read-it-later app for iOS and macOS that makes saving and enjoying web content seamless. Whether you’re catching up on articles, essays, or long reads, ArvoScroll transforms your reading routine into a calm, focused experience. Saving content is easy, simply use the share extension from any app. Articles are automatically formatted for offline viewing, with background processing ensuring they’re ready to read when you are. Choose between a distraction-free reader mode or view the original web page, and fine-tune the reading interface with a selection of classic typefaces, font sizes, and system-respecting dark mode. Organization is straightforward and powerful. Tag articles with color-coded labels, filter your collection by tags, favorites or archive status with ease. A smart search helps you quickly find what you’re looking for, while visual progress indicators and scroll memory let you pick up exactly where you left off β€” on any device. Whether you read in short bursts or long sessions, ArvoScroll keeps your content organized and your reading uninterrupted. Migrating from other services is easy, with CSV import support that preserves tags, favorites, and reading status. Everything is private and syncs securely with iCloud. Ideal for researchers, students, professionals, or anyone who wants to declutter their browser tabs and read with intention. Find full terms of use and our privacy policy at https://armchairengineering.com/privacy.

About

Really Simple Reader

Features
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A feed reader that doesn't take itself more seriously than your articles. Really Simple Reader shows you what you've subscribed to – chronological, clear, no algorithm, no banner ads, no forced sign-up. As simple as it sounds: Enter a feed URL, done. Really Simple Reader stores everything locally on your device – no account needed. No login, no email address, no cloud requirement. Everything a feed reader needs: β€’ A combined timeline for all feeds – or filtered by folder β€’ A clean article view with no distractions, with Safari Reader as a fallback β€’ Folders to organize your sources β€’ "Read Later" for articles that don't fit right now β€’ Notifications for new articles (optional) β€’ Import/export your feed list (OPML) β€’ Automatic cleanup of old articles, fully adjustable Your data stays your data. Everything is stored locally on your device. If you want, you can optionally enable sync across multiple devices – a deliberate extra feature, never a requirement. Really Simple Reader is for anyone who wants to use RSS the way it was meant to be: a calm, reliable way to keep track of your own sources – without an app getting between you and your articles.

Screenshots

ArvoScroll3 screens
Really Simple Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArvoScroll at none against Really Simple Reader's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Really Simple Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArvoScroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArvoScroll ships an update every 3 days, Really Simple Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ArvoScroll versus Really Simple Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArvoScrollReally Simple Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperArmchair EngineeringEnrico Weinhold

In-app purchases

None

ArvoScroll

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Really Simple Reader

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is ArvoScroll free?
ArvoScroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Really Simple Reader free?
Really Simple Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArvoScroll or Really Simple Reader have ads?
Neither ArvoScroll nor Really Simple Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArvoScroll or Really Simple Reader?
ArvoScroll ships an update every 3 days, and Really Simple Reader weekly. Most recently, ArvoScroll was updated on October 3, 2026 and Really Simple Reader on October 6, 2026.

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