NiceNews vs ebilon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NiceNews
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NiceNews β 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 whatβs 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 βAllβ 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 youβre 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/
ebilon
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Save articles from Safari and read them later, even without internet. Ebilon keeps everything on your device with a clean, distraction-free interface. The app extracts article content automatically and presents it in a readable format inspired by printed books. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking. What you get: Works completely offline. Save articles with browser's share button and read them anytime. Your library syncs nothing to the cloud. Clean reading interface with adjustable fonts and spacing. Choose between serif typefaces and customize the layout to match your preference. PDF support. Import documents and books, track your reading progress, and pick up where you left off. Export your entire library as JSON or HTML whenever you want. Your data belongs to you. Who it's for: People who save articles to read on flights, commutes, or anywhere without reliable internet. Students organizing research materials. Anyone tired of cluttered reading apps with features they don't need. And who miss Mozilla Pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ebilon at none against NiceNews's 2. ebilon also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). NiceNews's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. NiceNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ebilon asks for nothing beyond the download.
NiceNews ships an update every 2 weeks, ebilon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiceNews | ebilon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fernando Torcelly | ibrahim efnan Eser |
In-app purchases
NiceNews
- NiceNews Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- NiceNews Pro Annual$22.991 Year
ebilon
No in-app purchases









