Comparison

Pulsar RSS Reader vs Kanso 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

Kanso RSS

Features
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WHY "KANSO" Kanso (簡素) is a Japanese idea of simplicity fewer ornaments, more breathing room. This app applies that to news: not a noisy timeline, but a calm shelf where typography, paper-like surfaces, and gentle spacing keep the focus on what you choose to read. WHAT YOU GET • Add RSS and Atom feeds, organised on shelves you name. • Today: what’s new across everything—filter by unread, all, or saved. • Saved articles with optional folders so “read later” stays tidy. • A reader built for long-form reading, with thumbnails you can tune. • Sign in to sync feeds, saved items, and settings across your devices (when enabled). KANSO PLUS (OPTIONAL) • Unlimited feeds (free tier includes up to 12 feeds). • Handwriting / ink on more articles (free tier includes up to 5 ink articles). • Quiet Focus: a calmer reader chrome when you want fewer distractions. • Page watch: when a site has no RSS, follow it as a lightweight link feed from the page (background refresh about weekly; timing isn’t guaranteed). If you want RSS without the rush, Kanso is the quiet corner for your reading list. Privacy Policy: https://tompaape.nl/kanso-rss-privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pulsar RSS Reader4 screens
Kanso RSS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kanso RSS at none against Pulsar RSS Reader's shown. Pulsar RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulsar RSS Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kanso RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, Kanso RSS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pulsar RSS Reader versus Kanso RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsar RSS ReaderKanso RSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQuantum Cat LLCTom Paape

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsar RSS Reader

One-time1
  • Pulsar RSS Reader Premium Upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

Kanso RSS

Subscriptions2
  • Kanso Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • anso Plus (Yearly)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kanso Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Pulsar RSS Reader free?
Pulsar RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kanso RSS free?
Kanso RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulsar RSS Reader or Kanso RSS have ads?
Pulsar RSS Reader shows ads; Kanso RSS does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulsar RSS Reader or Kanso RSS?
Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Kanso RSS every 8 days. Most recently, Pulsar RSS Reader was updated on August 26, 2026 and Kanso RSS on September 22, 2026.

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