Lume by Frido vs ebilon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lume by Frido
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Read what you choose, not what an algorithm chooses for you. Lume brings news, blogs, and updates from the sources you care about into one clean, calm feed. Follow what matters to you and build your own view of the web. FOLLOW THE SOURCES YOU TRUST Add any RSS feed and keep everything you follow together. You can also add feeds directly while browsing in Safari. READ WITHOUT THE NOISE Open stories in a clean reading view designed around the article, without the clutter of the original website. READ IN YOUR LANGUAGE Automatically translate headlines so you can comfortably follow sources from around the world. SAVE FOR LATER Bookmark stories you want to come back to and keep your reading list in one place. FOLLOW MORE THAN NEWS Keep up with updates from YouTube, Tumblr, Pinterest, Substack, and other sources that provide compatible feeds. BRING YOUR FEEDS WITH YOU Already use an RSS reader? Import your existing subscriptions using OPML or CSV. MAKE IT YOURS Choose the layout that works for you and shape Lume around the way you like to browse and read. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No tracking. Lume doesnβt build a profile around what you read or use an algorithm to decide what you should see. FEATURES β’ Follow RSS feeds from across the web β’ Add feeds directly from Safari β’ Automatic headline translation β’ Clean reading mode β’ Bookmark stories for later β’ Follow YouTube, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Substack feeds β’ Import subscriptions with OPML or CSV β’ Flexible feed layouts β’ No account required β’ No tracking or algorithmic recommendations Yours to keep. No subscriptions. No locked features.
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 Lume by Frido's 3. ebilon also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Lume by Frido sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ebilon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lume by Frido ships an update monthly, ebilon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lume by Frido | ebilon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Madsen Vale | ibrahim efnan Eser |
In-app purchases
Lume by Frido
- Quiet Thanks$0.99
- Kind Push$3.99
- Real Boost$8.99
ebilon
No in-app purchases









