News Provider vs NewsBlur - News reader
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
News Provider
A simple and easy to use RSS aggregator that deliver news to your smartphone Easily add new feed using shortcut Support RSS XML Support Atom XML Support background sync Simple interface to add and read your news Support dark mode and light mode Accessibility friendly with one hand mode Accessibility friendly on screen reader (tested with TalkBack)
NewsBlur - News reader
Newsblur is software that runs on a server and collects RSS/Atom feeds for you to read. If you don't have your own server you can sign up for a freemium account at newsblur.com. The feeds can be read in a web browser or using this app. Features: * Synchronizes with NewsBlur servers so keep your stories and read/unread status consistent * Read all of your news subscriptions (RSS feeds) * Read while offline and re-sync read and saved stories when online again. * Share and comment on the news with friends * Multiple device support (Web, Android, iOS) * Meet new people who share the same interests * Collapsible folders * Save stories * Dark mode for night time reading * Multiple viewing options for stories * Training your feeds - Hide the stories you don't like and highlight the stories you do. * River of news - show stories from several different feeds in a single view
| Feature | News Provider | NewsBlur - News reader |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesNews | NotesNews |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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