Comparison

Aruvi RSS 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

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.

About

Kanso RSS

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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

Aruvi RSS4 screens
Kanso RSS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aruvi RSS at none against Kanso RSS's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Kanso RSS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aruvi RSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aruvi RSS ships an update every 9 days, Kanso RSS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Aruvi RSS versus Kanso RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAruvi RSSKanso RSS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAananta CoTom Paape

In-app purchases

None

Aruvi RSS

No in-app purchases

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 Aruvi RSS free?
Aruvi RSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanso RSS free?
Kanso RSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aruvi RSS or Kanso RSS have ads?
Neither Aruvi RSS nor Kanso RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aruvi RSS or Kanso RSS?
Aruvi RSS ships an update every 9 days, and Kanso RSS every 8 days. Most recently, Aruvi RSS was updated on September 11, 2026 and Kanso RSS on September 22, 2026.

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