Report updated Apr 16, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

NewsBlur is an established news app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.4/5 rating from 3K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is NewsBlur?

NewsBlur is a long-standing RSS news reader designed to aggregate content from news organizations, blogs, and individual feeds. It distinguishes itself by combining traditional feed management with social features, allowing users to comment on stories and connect with others who share similar interests.

Current Momentum

v14.5 · today

Intense

Last updated 0d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

News

No ranking data

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Full Text ExtractionStandard

Extracts the complete content of stories directly within the app, with settings that are sticky per-feed.

Offline SyncStandard

Provides offline support for stories and images with customizable sync settings.

Social IntegrationStandard

Enables users to share, comment on news, and meet other readers with shared interests.

Advanced Feed ManagementStandard

Includes collapsible folders, saved stories with tagging, and granular filtering by unread status or feed source.

How much does it cost?

Freemium

Who Built It?

NewsBlur, Inc. app icon

Aggregating news and web feeds for power users who require granular control over their information consumption. Enabling personalized content curation through intelligent filtering and social integration.

Portfolio

2

Apps

Free 1
News100%

What other apps does NewsBlur make?

Explore the full NewsBlur report

Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by NewsBlur.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for NewsBlur?

How's The News Market?

How does it evolve in the News market?

Rank progression

20 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for NewsBlur

Key Takeaways

NewsBlur is a feature-rich, community-focused RSS reader that prioritizes user control and content discovery over algorithmic feeds.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NewsBlur, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “NewsBlur Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 16, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/newsblur

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