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

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?

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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?

What other apps does NewsBlur make?

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News

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What do users think recently?

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What is the competitive landscape for NewsBlur?

How's The News Market?

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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

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Disclosure

Independent intel to help builders create better apps.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. See methodology.

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.

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Marlvel.ai. “NewsBlur Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 16, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/news/newsblur

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