Comparison

Pulsar RSS Reader vs Aruvi RSS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Add and manage RSS feeds
  • Automatic website feed search
  • Distraction-free reading interface
  • Keyword filtering for content
  • Chronological feed delivery
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Features
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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.

About

Aruvi RSS

Features
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Aruvi is a modern RSS feed reader designed for people who want to take control of what they read. In a world of algorithmic feeds and endless distractions, RSS remains the best way to follow the content you care about. Aruvi makes it simple to subscribe to your favorite blogs, news sites, and publications—all in one clean, focused app. SUBSCRIBE TO ANY FEED Add RSS feeds from any website with a single tap. Aruvi handles the rest, automatically fetching new content so you never miss a post. READ WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS A clean, minimal interface puts your content front and center. No ads, no algorithmic sorting—just the articles you chose to follow, in the order they were published. SEARCH EVERYTHING Looking for that article you read last week? Full-text search lets you find any post across all your subscribed feeds instantly. SORT YOUR WAY View your feeds newest first, oldest first, or sorted by most comments. Filter by individual feed or browse everything at once. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with just your email—no password required. Your subscriptions sync automatically, so you can pick up where you left off on any device.

Screenshots

Pulsar RSS Reader4 screens
Aruvi RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aruvi RSS at none against Pulsar RSS Reader's 1. Aruvi RSS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pulsar RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Pulsar RSS Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aruvi RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, Aruvi RSS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pulsar RSS Reader versus Aruvi RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsar RSS ReaderAruvi RSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQuantum Cat LLCAananta Co

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsar RSS Reader

One-time1
  • Pulsar RSS Reader Premium Upgrade$4.99
None

Aruvi RSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulsar RSS Reader free?
Pulsar RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aruvi RSS free?
Aruvi RSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulsar RSS Reader or Aruvi RSS have ads?
Pulsar RSS Reader shows ads; Aruvi RSS does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulsar RSS Reader or Aruvi RSS?
Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Aruvi RSS every 9 days. Most recently, Pulsar RSS Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Aruvi RSS on October 4, 2026.

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