Comparison

JustPlain News vs Saturn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JustPlain News

Features
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JustPlainNews You choose the news. Not an algorithm. Tired of apps deciding what you should read? JustPlainNews brings news back to basics. No recommendations. No trending topics. No endless noise. Just the sources you trust — presented clearly and in order. What JustPlainNews Does * Add any website URL * Read articles in a clean, distraction-free view * See updates in simple chronological order * Optionally get notified when new content is published What It Doesn’t Do * No “recommended for you” * No algorithms or personalization * No tracking what you read * No social feeds or comments * No clutter Designed for Clarity JustPlainNews is built on a simple idea: you already know what you want to read. Paste your sources, open the app, and read — that’s it. Privacy First * No data mining * No behavioral tracking * No hidden analytics Your reading habits stay yours. Simple by Design JustPlainNews follows a minimalist philosophy: * Fewer features * Fewer distractions * A better reading experience Perfect For * Following your favorite blogs * Reading independent journalism * Cutting through noise and staying focused JustPlainNews — because simple software lasts.

About

Saturn

This app aggregates content from your favorite websites, blogs, and YouTube channels into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. It syncs your progress across Apple devices and allows you to save articles for later.

Highlights
  • Follow websites, blogs, and YouTube channels
  • Distraction-free Reader View
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Save articles for later
  • Discover new publications
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Saturn — Your Personal RSS Universe Saturn is a beautifully designed RSS reader built for people who love staying informed without the noise of social media algorithms. Follow your favorite websites, blogs, YouTube channels, and news publications all in one clean, fast, and distraction-free experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you’re catching up on breaking news, reading long-form articles, or saving stories for later, Saturn helps you focus on what matters most: the content. Features • Follow your favorite websites and publications with RSS • Read articles in a clean, distraction-free Reader View • Sync your feeds, bookmarks, and reading progress with iCloud • Save articles to revisit anytime • Discover new publications and expand your reading • Beautiful native experience designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Fast, lightweight, and privacy-focused • Organize your reading experience your way • Minimal interface designed for comfortable daily reading • Stay up to date without clutter, or algorithmic feeds Built for Apple Devices Saturn is designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem with support for: • iPhone • iPad • Mac • iCloud Sync Your reading experience stays seamlessly synced across all your devices, so you can start reading on one device and continue on another. Distraction-Free Reading Saturn’s built-in Reader View removes clutter so you can focus entirely on the article. Clean typography, simplified layouts, and a calm reading experience make long-form content enjoyable again. Discover New Sources Explore curated publications and discover new voices, websites, and topics to follow. Build your perfect personalized news feed from trusted sources across technology, business, science, entertainment, gaming, sports, and more. Save What Matters Bookmark articles and create your own personal reading library. Saturn makes it easy to return to important stories whenever you want. Privacy First Your feeds and reading experience are yours. Saturn is designed with a privacy-focused approach and uses iCloud to securely sync your data across devices. Download Saturn and build your perfect reading experience. Saturns Privacy Policy - https://saturn-rss-reader.vercel.app/privacy Saturns Terms Of Service - https://saturn-rss-reader.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

JustPlain News4 screens
Saturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustPlain News at none against Saturn's 1. Saturn's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Saturn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JustPlain News asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustPlain News ships an update every 10 months, Saturn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JustPlain News versus Saturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustPlain NewsSaturn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIlya NeporentZach Olsen

In-app purchases

None

JustPlain News

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Saturn

One-time1
  • Saturn AD Free$4.99

Questions

Is JustPlain News free?
JustPlain News is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saturn free?
Saturn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustPlain News or Saturn have ads?
Both JustPlain News and Saturn show ads.
Which is updated more often, JustPlain News or Saturn?
JustPlain News ships an update every 10 months, and Saturn every 5 days. Most recently, JustPlain News was updated on October 7, 2026 and Saturn on October 28, 2026.

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