Pulsar RSS Reader vs Newsful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Newsful
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Newsful is a fast, focused RSS reader that turns your favorite blogs, news sites, and publications into one calm, distraction-free feed. No ads, no algorithms, no tracking, just the stories you chose to follow, delivered the moment they go live. Pull articles from any RSS, Atom, or JSON feed, organize them into groups, and read with a polished reader view that strips away clutter and pulls in the full text from sites that only publish summaries. Star what matters, save what you want to revisit, and search across everything you've ever subscribed to. Your library syncs seamlessly across iPhone and iPad through iCloud, so the article you started this morning is waiting where you left it tonight. KEY FEATURES – Subscribe to any RSS, Atom, or JSON feed – Full-text extraction for feeds that only publish summaries – Beautiful, readable article view with adjustable font size and dark mode – Organize feeds into custom groups with emoji icons – Smart feeds: Today, All Unread, Starred, Read Later – OPML import and export to bring your subscriptions with you – Powerful search across titles and summaries – Swipe actions to mark read, star, save for later, or delete – Pull-to-refresh and automatic background updates – iCloud sync across all your devices – Share to any app or open in Safari with one tap – Light, fast, and built natively for iOS PREMIUM Newsful is free to try with up to 5 feeds. Unlock Newsful Premium with a one-time purchase to add unlimited feeds and enable full-text extraction for every article. PRIVACY Newsful does not track you, does not sell your data, and does not require an account. Your subscriptions and reading history stay on your device and in your private iCloud. Have feedback or a feature request? Get in touch at contact@randusoft.ro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Newsful at none against Pulsar RSS Reader's shown. Pulsar RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pulsar RSS Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Newsful sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, Newsful every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulsar RSS Reader | Newsful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Quantum Cat LLC | RanduSoft SRL |
In-app purchases
Pulsar RSS Reader
- Pulsar RSS Reader Premium Upgrade$4.99
Newsful
- Premium Membership$9.99









