# Glanced vs Saturn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glanced at none against Saturn's 1. Glanced also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saturn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glanced asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glanced ships an update every 9 days, Saturn weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glanced | Saturn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-rss-reader/id6775278867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amol Garhwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895559234) | [Zach Olsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835300242) |

## What reviewers say

### Glanced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glanced-news-and-rss-reader/id6763929214)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Saturn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturn-rss-reader/id6775278867)

This app aggregates content from your favorite websites, blogs, and YouTube channels into a clean, distraction-free reader. It offers iCloud sync across Apple devices, allowing you to save articles and discover new sources without algorithmic feeds.

**Highlights:** Follow websites, blogs, and YouTube channels, Distraction-free Reader View, iCloud sync across devices, Save articles for later, Discover new publications, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saturn AD Free | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glanced free?

Glanced is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Saturn free?

Saturn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Glanced or Saturn have ads?

Saturn shows ads; Glanced does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glanced or Saturn?

Glanced ships an update every 9 days, and Saturn weekly. Most recently, Glanced was updated on November 5, 2026 and Saturn on November 10, 2026.

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