Bubble vs Pulsar RSS Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- RSS/Atom feed support
- Smart search and filtering
- Curated feed suggestions
- Real-time article filtering
- Automatic image extraction
- Dark theme design
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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!
Pulsar RSS Reader
This app helps you stay informed by aggregating RSS feeds from your favorite sources. It offers a clean reading experience with keyword filtering to cut through the noise and delivers content chronologically without manipulation.
- Add and manage RSS feeds
- Automatic website feed search
- Distraction-free reading interface
- Keyword filtering for content
- Chronological feed delivery
- Lightweight and fast performance
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Pulsar RSS is a fast, focused RSS reader designed to help you stay informed without distractions. Add your favorite feeds, read articles in a clean interface, and filter content by keywords to surface exactly what you care about. Whether you follow tech news, world news, blogs or niche topics, Pulsar RSS keeps your information flowing in clear, predictable signals — no algorithms, no clutter. Features Add and manage RSS feeds Subscribe to any RSS feed in seconds. Automatically search a website for a feed. Clean, distraction-free reading Read articles in a simple, fast interface optimized for focus. Keyword filtering Filter articles by keywords to cut through the noise. Chronological feed delivery See content as it’s published — no manipulation, no rankings. Lightweight & fast Designed to stay responsive even with large feed lists. Pulsar RSS puts you back in control of your information stream. Tune in. Filter out the noise. Stay on signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble at none against Pulsar RSS Reader's 1. Bubble also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Pulsar RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Pulsar RSS Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bubble against 5.0 for Pulsar RSS Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Bubble ships an update every 10 days, Pulsar RSS Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubble | Pulsar RSS Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robert Bennett | Quantum Cat LLC |
Customer experience
Bubble
Pulsar RSS Reader
In-app purchases
Bubble
No in-app purchases
Pulsar RSS Reader
- Pulsar RSS Reader Premium Upgrade$4.99
