Comparison

Pulsar RSS Reader vs Factual Reader

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

Factual Reader

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Factual Reader is a news app for people who want context, not noise. Pick your sources. Read what matters. Get the full picture — translated from any language, verified against independent sources, and summarized when you don't have time for the full article. READ THE WORLD Subscribe to any RSS feed or YouTube channel. Headlines from German, Spanish, French, Japanese and 16 more languages are translated automatically into your language. DAILY BRIEFS Every day, your top stories are condensed into 2–5 topic-based summaries. Catch up in 30 seconds over morning coffee. BEYOND THE HEADLINE For any article, get a deeper breakdown: key facts extracted, claims checked against independent sources, and what's missing from the story. Beyond skimming — actual understanding. PURE READING No comments. No ads. No "trending now" sidebar. Just clean typography, your chosen fonts, and a reading experience designed for focus. YOU CURATE No algorithm decides what you see. No engagement-bait surfacing. You pick the sources. You decide what's worth reading. BUILT FOR PROSUMERS Whether you're a journalist tracking stories across regions, a researcher monitoring industry news, or just someone who refuses to live in a filter bubble — Factual Reader is built for the way you actually read. FACTUAL EXPERT Expert unlocks unlimited translation of headlines and full articles, deeper article briefs with fact-checking, daily digests on demand (not just once a day), iCloud sync across devices, and premium app icons. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in App Store settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://factualapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://factualapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pulsar RSS Reader4 screens
Factual Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Factual Reader at none against Pulsar RSS Reader's shown. Pulsar RSS Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) 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 Factual Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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, Factual Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pulsar RSS Reader versus Factual Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsar RSS ReaderFactual Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB81 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQuantum Cat LLCNikita Belousov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsar RSS Reader

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

Factual Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Expert Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Expert Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expert Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Pulsar RSS Reader free?
Pulsar RSS Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Factual Reader free?
Factual Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulsar RSS Reader or Factual Reader have ads?
Pulsar RSS Reader shows ads; Factual Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulsar RSS Reader or Factual Reader?
Pulsar RSS Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Factual Reader weekly. Most recently, Pulsar RSS Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Factual Reader on October 9, 2026.

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